Snowmobiling without Helmets
Email from me to [ex-wife]
Today, when the girls were telling me about their weekend, they told me each of them had gone snowmobiling with [your younger brother] on Saturday (on your birthday).
Gabrielle told me you had already left town (i.e., [city where your parents live]) by the time they were done, however, you were aware of the activity when it began.
I think snowmobiling is a dangerous activity. Natalie was riding while your brother [younger brother] was driving. Gabrielle was both riding and driving. The girls were riding around the yard, an open field and all the way to Culver’s restaurant. All of this was done without helmets.
It is my understanding that this practice is against the law. I ask that this stop immediately.
Thanks.
Email from [ex-wife] to me
You have driven Natalie around for years without a car seat and/or booster seat which I believe is also against the law.
Email from me to [ex-wife]
My subtlety must have been lost in email. Rather than snap back with an unrelated accusation, I assumed you would take my message to heart and actually take the time to look up the laws for yourself.
The statute regarding seat belts is [our state] statute 169.685 which states only children under the age of four are required to sit in a safety seat. I informed you of this information while we were married.
The statue regarding snowmobiling is 84.872 which states, “no person under the age of 18 shall operate or ride a snowmobile in this state without wearing protective headgear…” Violation of this statue is a misdemeanor.
Email from [ex-wife] to me
You took Natalie out of her car seat before she turned 4. I also informed you of this when we were married.
You know, I could have sent you the [state] statute about serving alcohol to minors (your 18 year old cousin and her friends at the house with my kids there) but I didn’t. It’s also against the law to speed…but I suppose you don’t do that either.
You do what you think is appropriate when you have the girls and I will do the same.
Email from me to [ex-wife]
Once again, I don’t see how events that (allegedly) happened years ago have any bearing on the safety of the girls this weekend.
That said, you simply cannot continue breaking the law.
5 months ago