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I wonder how much are cars contributing to the current fertility crash. The multi-ton metal projectiles that clog the streets and we call cars make the urban landscape hostile to children. They can't be raised "free-range", demanding constant micromanagement from parents indoors.

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There's a major intersection about a mile from where I live, which unfortunately is next to public schools/local library/etc. The other day I was in my car waiting for the light when I saw a young girl on a scooter push into the crosswalk. She had the right of way, but I inwardly cringed and hovered my hand over my horn button, just anticipating that a vehicle was going to turn without seeing her. Fortunately she made it through OK.

As a parent my biggest fear is drivers. Bodies of water are a distant second.

My daughter has her learning permit and it is rather nerve racking. It's by far the most dangerous thing most people do in life. It's like carrying around a loaded gun all while interacting with thousands of other people with loaded guns.

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