What's wrong is wrong..kids been driven about without seat belts is illegal and dangerous and just cos our ancestors did the wrong thing and we still survived by God's will, doesn't mean we follow suit. As for me then I wouldn't dared run in the front seat for the fear of been skinned alive by my dad at home! He was a very responsible driver, Alhamdullilah! And yes I do find parents who allow the stuff mentioned in the op perfunctory and ignorant to say the least. Kids are a blessing and mercy from our Lord and its binding on any parent to take care of them to the best of one's ability.