Some states have laws regarding children in front seats. 

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dave Mcneely
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 11:59 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?

---- Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET> wrote:
> Recommended that kids under 12 stay in the back.

Actually, that recommendation is for modern cars with air bags.  However, given the Vanagon's lack of a crumple zone, the recommendation makes sense for it, too.  But not for the same reason as in modern cars.

David McNeely