THAT DIDN’T AGE WELL! They say the truth is stranger than fiction, and that couldn’t be truer in the world of parenting. However, keep in mind that what’s strange to us now wasn’t odd back then. In fact, it was “the norm”! So, fasten your seatbelt and enjoy a journey back in time to look at the strange child care styles of yesteryear. You’re Never Too Young for Tripe (1950s) Parents now generally feed babies milk for at least the first six months of their lives before introducing them to solid food. However, in the 1950s, parents weaned babies off milk at four months and started them on solid foods — one of those foods being tripe, the stomach lining of cows, pigs, and other farm animals. Bon appétit! Bizarre Child Care Trends From the Past
Baby Travel Made Easy (1950s) A perk of traveling with a baby is that the baby stays in the parent’s lap the entire flight without paying for an extra seat, right? Well, in the 1950s, British Overseas Airways Corp felt that babies sitting in their mother’s laps the entire flight was a problem needing a solution: The Sky Cot. This travel contraption was fastened to the overhead luggage rack with a protective net to keep the baby secure during turbulence, giving a whole new meaning to “the sky is the limit.”
Baby Cages for Fresh Air (1930s) Back in the 30s, when parents felt their babies needed fresh air, all they had to do was put them in a cage that hung outside their window. These terrifying baby porches were for children living in tall buildings in the city. At least they didn’t have to go down countless flights of stairs for fresh air. No Country for ‘Lefties’ (1910s) Being born left-handed was once considered a characteristic of a defiant personality and
something parents should train out of children. Treatment often included painful braces to restrain the use of the left hand, forcing children to make their right hand dominant. Parenting trends and child care standards have changed with every generation, but it’s safe to say certain child care techniques from previous generations are much better left in the past.
HOW A DUI CONVICTION CAN DERAIL YOUR CAREER What You Need to Know
People hit with a DUI charge in New Jersey often worry about losing their driver’s licenses or going to jail. In fact, the consequences of a DUI conviction can reach even deeper into all areas of your life, preventing you from landing your dream job or undermining your ability to make a living. In addition to the license suspension of 3–12 months that can come with a first DUI conviction, other consequences can hurt your job standing and taint your professional image. A conviction for drunk driving may cause you to be fired if you work in a transport industry or if your
pharmacist, law enforcement officer, or attorney could require a review by a standards board or attendance at a rehab program. Finding a new job could become much harder, too. Potential employers often run background checks on job candidates that include their driving history. Even a DUI that happened decades ago can hurt your chances of getting hired. And unlike other offenses, a DUI conviction can never be erased or expunged from your record. As you can imagine, these far- reaching consequences can undermine every aspect of a person’s life, including their personal relationships and marriages.
employer adheres to strict policies on employee conduct. Under New Jersey’s at-will employment laws, employers can fire an employee at any time for almost any reason. You may find it difficult to report to work on time while your license is suspended, jeopardizing your employment. If a DUI charge or conviction has
A skilled DUI attorney can help shield you from some of the most damaging consequences of DUI charges or convictions. We also can advise you on steps to restore your reputation, including attending a rehab program, volunteering in the community, and finding reliable transportation to work during your license suspension. A DUI charge does not have to define your future! For trustworthy legal advice and support, contact us today if you, a family member, or friend is facing a DUI charge.
already raised questions in your boss’s mind about your reliability and judgment, getting to work late could be a deal-breaker. After a DUI conviction, any effort to renew your professional license as a pilot, nurse, teacher,
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