Bleach Quote by Don Kates
“Children younger than 5 are twice as likely to die from ingesting household poisons than by gunfire - So the question for the Legislature should be: Is a parent criminally responsible for leaving an unlocked container of bleach below the sink?”
About This Quote
Children under five are at higher risk from accidental poison ingestion than gunfire, raising questions about parental liability for unsecured hazardous chemicals.
In simple terms: Kids die more from poison than guns.
Key Takeaway
Secure dangerous items.
Themes
safety
legislation
parental responsibility
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
ethical
When to use this quote
- home safety
- policy making
- parenting education
Key Concepts
public health
law
Questions to Reflect On
- Should parents be criminally charged for accidents?
- What preventive measures are effective?
A Different Perspective
Assigning criminal liability may be legally complex.
