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thucythucy

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4. I wonder:

Reply to Lonestarblue (Reply #2)

Sun Jun 30, 2024, 09:11 AM

Jun 2024

is it any part of any curriculum to teach parents or prospective parents about the dangers of over-heating in cars?

I would think this would be a crucial part of any public high school health class. It certainly wasn't when I was in school.

I know it seems like common sense not to leave a child, or a pet, in a buttoned up car during a heat wave, but not everyone is gifted with such common sense.

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Such a terrible tragedy. Hope22 Jun 2024 #1

I cannot understand how people do not know the danger of leaving children in hot cars. Lonestarblue Jun 2024 #2

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