Top 10 Safest States For Children
iVillage.com has compiled a list of the top ten safest states to raise children. Our beloved State of Maine scored a favorable ranking of sixth, and was heralded for passing laws with the safety of teenage drivers in mind.
The report went on to say, "Maine law limits the number of passengers a new driver can have in the car, restricts cell phone use, and can point to a graduated system in which drivers are not able to obtain a full license until their 17th birthday. Maine law is one of only nine states that stipulates all three.”
However, even with the precautionary laws in place, people ages 16-24 make up only 13 percent of all Maine drivers, but are responsible for more than 33 percent of all the fatalities on Maine roads since 2003 (www.onlinesentinel.com).
At the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, we see firsthand the dangers young drivers face everyday. We urge parents to prepare their teens for life on the road, and have created a school sanctioned creative contest to warn teens about the dangers of drinking and driving. To learn more about this special contest and to view all past winning entries, please visit our website: www.arrivealivewithme.com.
Top Ten Safest States to Raise Children:
1. Connecticut
2. Rhode Island
3. New Jersey
4. New York
5. California
6. Maine
7. Pennsylvania
8. Massachusetts
9. Maryland
10. Oregon
