landbeyond

Hilarious! (disclosure: I am a mainframe systems op/dev)

The best part is where they didn't know about the INSERT key. I can understand z and ISPF being a hassle if you're used to modern computing but the mainframe logic is actually logical, and probably predates whatever modern stuff you're on to... like "files". :)

It's "hard" if you make it. I worked as a cab driver (in Sweden) for a couple of years, and we offered free rear facing seats and boosters if kids were to ride. Actually, since it's the drivers responsibility, we didn't start the car unless all kids were strapped according to law.

Anyway. Kids would scream, fuss, battle, sometimes even while strapped in, and all the way until we arrived. Because they're kids. Some parents would try to soothe the kids, some would just ignore their fuss, and some would try to talk the driver/me out of using the seats.

The reasoning even among the parents that though "this is ridiculous, let me just hold the kid in my arms" was quite the same: We all knew that if something happened, the seats would likely be the difference of life and death for the kid. And thus, we just accepted that kids not wanting to be strapped is a part of life and had to be tolerated.

Not arguing against you here. I'm saying, yes, it's has difficulties, but the consequences of not using proper security is far worse.