As a former teacher, I can honestly say children are a lot smarter and more understanding than most people give them credit for. The new TSA rules are cause for great concern for many parents. They have wisely taught their children that no one should touch them, thereby protecting their children from predators. It is unfortunate that the past nine years has led our society to have to learn a completely different idea. We all saw what happened on 911. It must have been terrifying to be a passenger on one of those planes. Personally, I do not like the new TSA rules, but I also take great comfort in knowing that when I or any member of my family is in the air, that we are safe from ignorant, evil, people who want to do us harm.
I think the children that will have the toughest time with the new TSA rules are the youngest ones. If a parent is uncertain as to health risk involved with the new TSA body scanners, they should check with the person they believe is an expert on their child’s health, their child’s pediatrician. If the pediatrician thinks the parent should choose to opt-out in favor of a pat-down that is what should be done. It is our (www.luckylittletravelers.com) belief as parents we have the responsibility to explain to the child what is going to happen, in advance to arriving at the airport. We also believe that parents should lead by example. One parent or adult should go first, and make sure that their child is watching. We also believe that a “practice” pat-down performed at home by a parent may help alleviate some of the fear that is involved.
I don’t believe that anyone likes the new TSA rules, but we all enjoy the safety that it produces.
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