> the reality is that the rate of child accidental deaths has steadily decreases over the past few decades as parents (and society) became more protective
While accidental deaths are down, I wouldn’t be so quick to conclude this is because of parents/ becoming more protective so much as society collectively implementing regulations and safety standards that target specific things that are known to be highly dangerous. The list of these targeted changes is extremely long, but some top mentions:
- Safer car and booster seats. Cribs, toys, and other household items.
- Advances in healthcare and access to vaccinations.
- Better education for caregivers around drowning prevention, safe sleeping practices, etc.
- Childproofed products like wall outlets, cabinet locks, baby gates, etc.
- Stricter rules and education on smoke and carbon monoxide detection.
- Road safety initiatives ranging from seatbelt and child restraints laws to anti-DUI programs.
- Improved consumer protections and communication of product recalls.
While accidental deaths are down, I wouldn’t be so quick to conclude this is because of parents/ becoming more protective so much as society collectively implementing regulations and safety standards that target specific things that are known to be highly dangerous. The list of these targeted changes is extremely long, but some top mentions:
- Safer car and booster seats. Cribs, toys, and other household items.
- Advances in healthcare and access to vaccinations.
- Better education for caregivers around drowning prevention, safe sleeping practices, etc.
- Childproofed products like wall outlets, cabinet locks, baby gates, etc.
- Stricter rules and education on smoke and carbon monoxide detection.
- Road safety initiatives ranging from seatbelt and child restraints laws to anti-DUI programs.
- Improved consumer protections and communication of product recalls.
And the list goes on.