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The Lakewood Scoop · Jul 19, 2026

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Letter: It’s Time to Change the Message: From “Never Leave Kids in Cars” to “Never Forget Kids in Cars” Every summer, R”L, we see the same heartbreaking headlines. A child dies after being left in a hot vehicle, followed by the familiar public service message: “Never Leave Kids in Cars.” The intention is good, but I believe the message itself is flawed. The phrase “Never Leave Kids in Cars” implies a deliberate act, as if a parent knowingly walked away from their child. Most parents immediately think, “I would never do that.” They dismiss the message because they cannot imagine intentionally leaving their child behind. READ MORE ⤵️ Click here to join the official TLS Community:

*Letter: It’s Time to Change the Message: From “Never Leave Kids in Cars” to “Never Forget Kids in Cars”* Every summer, R”L, we see the same heartbreaking headlines. A child dies after being left in a hot vehicle, followed by the familiar public service message: “Never Leave Kids in Cars.” The intention is good, but I believe the message itself is flawed. The phrase “Never Leave Kids in Cars” implies a deliberate act, as if a parent knowingly walked away from their child. Most parents immediately think, “I would never do that.” They dismiss the message because they cannot imagine intentionally leaving their child behind. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/letter-its-time-to-change-the-message-from-never-leave-kids-in-cars-to-never-forget-kids-in-cars/ ~~~ Click here to join the official TLS Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GGwlPaiG0d49MJTRLfHVPN ~~~

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