Define "Mature" [: mə-ˈchur: to develop and reach maturity]… that's the plan, at least

I have a bit of a temper- I’ll admit to that- but road rage is something I hardly showcase . Hell, I feel like everyone on the road hates me if someone honks at me or draws any sort of attention my way. I try to keep things friendly on the road, for the most part.

But lately I’ve had the right mind to not only shout through my window, but even call the cops on their ass for utter stupidity and maybe, just maybe, even write down their license plate number just so that the cops can track them down and stuff the law down their throats and up their buttocks to make extra, extra sure they know the kind of danger and idiocy they’re embarking on.

Oh, I didn’t mention what crime people are committing, did I?

So get this: I’ve seen numerous people drive on the freeway/highway and streets with small children in the car WITHOUT SEAT BELTS AND CAR SEATS.

In all seriousness, GASP WITH ME HERE.

I try not to judge, but when there’s a toddler jumping all over your car while you’re driving 60+ miles/hour on the freeway, I’m judging you. When you have a baby sitting on your lap in the passenger’s seat, I’m judging you. When you have what looks like a two year old standing up in his seat and sticking his head out of the window, you better believe that I am definitely judging you.

Now that I have a child, I’m more aware and paranoid about safety, but on this level? It should be common sense! Use your noggin’, people!

If you’re going to put on a seat belt for yourself, then why not your kids? If you’re going to give yourself as much protection in the event of an accident, then why not your kids?

Do you not know how seat belts can save your life? How can you not use common sense and not strap them in? You’re the adult, I don’t care if you wear your belt or not, that’s your issue, but kids? Children? BABIES? You must have lost your mind.

What in the hell is wrong with you?

Not YOU, exactly, but I was on a role.

Now I thought that maybe they can’t afford a car seat, but there’s a Safe Rider’s program in Texas that assists you with obtaining and using a car seat. Then I thought well, maybe they don’t know about it, but then how did they leave the hospital without one? Or go anywhere before now without one? You couldn’t have -shouldn’t have-PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T-drive around holding your newborn/infant in your arms or something.

I don’t know. There could many factors that play into why they didn’t have proper safety precautions, but it’s still not an excuse.

People can be so stupid sometimes.