As of this writing, my nephew "Junior" is four years old. Silie keeps him in a rear-facing car seat. This is not only ill-advised, it is illegal here in TN (not only do I reside in TN, but Silie does too, as of this writing).
Silie cites this website - the tragic story of a single boy whose neck was broken in a horrific accident.
I cite Tennessee law. Specifically, TCA 55-9-602 (2) and (3) (emphasis mine):
(2) Notwithstanding § 55-9-603, any person transporting any child, one through three (1-3) years of age weighing greater than twenty pounds (20 lbs.), in a motor vehicle upon a road, street or highway of this state is responsible for the protection of the child and properly using a child passenger restraint system in a forward facing position, meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards in the rear seat if available or according to the child safety restraint system or vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
(3) Notwithstanding § 55-9-603, any person transporting any child, four through eight (4-8) years of age and measuring less than four feet, nine inches (4' 9") in height, in a passenger motor vehicle upon a road, street or highway of this state is responsible for the protection of the child and properly using a belt positioning booster seat system, meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards in the rear seat if available or according to the child safety restraint system or vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
Her response?
"Whatever ... (as if an officer is going to ask for Junior's birth certificate anyway)."
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