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Fireworks Menace to
Unsupervised Young
“Unsupervised fireworks displays are a menace to the sight and safety of youngsters throughout the United States,” says the Virginia Society for the Prevention of Blindness.
In a pre-Fourth-of-July safety message, S. Strother Smith, Jr., president, advises parents to give close supervision to childrens’ playtime activities during the national holiday period.
“After every Fourth of July”, says Mr. Smith, “the Virginia Society receives far too many reports of young eyes damaged or blinded in fireworks accidents. These accidents can be avoided only if parents accept their responsibilities and cooperate with the authorities in enforcing fireworks laws.”
1116 National Society for the Prevention of Blindness has helped pioneer a model State Fireworks Law prohibiting sale and uncontrolled use of fireworks in 27 states. Federal legislation bans shipment of fireworks into states with legislation against them. The National Society advocates adoption of the model law by every state.
The Virginia Society offers these hints to parents for a safe holiday celebration:
(1) Don’t allow children to buy fireworks through the mail or from illicit dealers.
(2) Help children to realize that fireworks are dangerous.
(3) Don’t buy or use fireworks yourself.
(4) Take your family to a public fireworks display where they can enjoy the show in safety. The Virginia Society is an affiliate of the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness, Inc., which is the oldest voluntary health agency nationally engaged in the prevention of blindness through a comprehensive program of community services, public and professional education and research.
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