deedee i have 2 children and i stay in a huge compound with over 240 villas where the roads are wide and cars move at 100 kph inside the compond.everytime they play on the roadside my heart stops when a car approaches.
next time you feel its ridiculous ill be happy to arrange for you to visit us at HMC when we get a child hit by a speeding car.see it and then try to echo your sentiments.
IGNORANCE IS THE MOTHER OF BLISS.
do it right - the first time!