I'm not going to change anyone's mind, no one can, but I've got to vent on this one.
1: If you don't wear your seat belt when riding with your children, be sure another adult there does so they can comfort your children at the accident scene while the troopers wipe your grey matter off their faces.
2: Be sure that you're a real <font color="ff0000"></font><font color="ff0000"></font><font color="ff0000"></font><font color="ff0000"></font><font color="ff0000"></font><font color="ff0000"></font><font color="ff0000"></font> to that kid working at the 7-11, so when he crosses the yellow line and hits you head on after "Thirsty Thursday" at the Burger and Brew he'll be able to live with himself, at least after his 18 month license suspension is up.
3. Be sure you tell your wife you love her every time you leave the house. The chances you'll get home alive are pretty good, but if there is a serious accident you have 300% less chance of seeing her again compared to the guy belted in. Think about how much nicer it would be to wake up with her worried face hovering over you than a priest asking you if there is anything you need to confess.
Hey, I'm being awfully pesimistic. You might live without the seatbelt. Miracles happen. I'm sure you and your wife will be just as happy when she's spooning you soup and changing your catheter as you would have been drinking wine in Napa or rolling on the lawn with your grandkids.
You are absouletly right. It's your choice. Good luck with that.