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My mother at 85 was quick, with good sight and sharp reaction for her age, but one day she knocked into throe parked cars on a supermarket parking loL We never found out exactly how it happened.

Mom was lucky, even though she spent two weeks in the hospital. But we unwillingly concluded that it was time to take Mom's car keys. Tears ran down her cheeks. I think she never felt old until that moment, when I took away the independence provided by the car.

In the days that followed, we suggested she take taxis to shop, but she wouldn't do it: "That's not my style". Fortunately she lived in the city and quickly slipped into the habit of taking the bus. She began to enjoy her new life. But most old people have no convenient public transportation or shops within walking distance.

We seemed to have made a right decision. But, in view of the issuse（议题）of the older drivers, is tragedy （悲剧）like that a reason to take away the car keys of the elderly? I think not Age doesn't necessarily mean anythinge Slower or not, senior citizens are much better than teenagers. They usually drive more slowly, but their slower speed reduces the risk of death. The worst risk-takers on the highway are young men between the ages of 18 to 25, but no one suggests taking away tibeir keys or raising the driving age to 26.

The death rate in the past year fbr motorists between 16 and 20, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, was more tiian double that for drivers over 70. The older citizen who tries to avoid danger is likely to take personal responsibility more seriously than a younger person who causes danger through partying and risk.

So, let Granny drive for as long as she caa Road age is a lot less dangerous than road rage.

There's no lack of family fun in New York City, especially when you and your family visit the many amazing museums for kids. Every site offers something exciting. If you're looking to enjoy a weekend or a day off school, try the following museums for kids.

Children's Museum of Manhattan

This nearly 40, 000-square-fbot museum makes learning about culture and science an enjoyable experience fbr kids. It also hosts classes and workshops which are all designed with the latest child-development research in mind.

Brooklyn Children's Museum

When founded in 1899, the BCM was the country^ first museum designed for children. Today, it's one of the most comprehensive（综合 性的）museums, with a collection of 30, 000 objects including musical instiumente, masks, dolls and fossils. Kids have fun while learning at interactive（互动的）exhibitions like "World Brooklyn", a mini city lined by stores where children can make bread at the Mexican Bakery, or shop fbr candy at the International Grocery.

DiMcnna Children's Museum

Exhibitions and programs at this kid-focused New-York Historical Society transport children back tiwou^i 350 years of U. S. history. Galleries show the live$ of kids who grew up to become fiamous doctors, athletes and political figures, and Little New-Yoriccrs classes invite kids to join in sing-alongs and make crafts.

Children's Museum of the Arts

This museum is especially designed for kids so that they can travel around the art world. The 10,000-square-foot museum has more room to house its 2, 000-piecc collection of international children's art, including a huge center gallery. Artists lead workshops in classrooms, studios and media labs~which are femous for a sound station, a clay bar and the video-making equipment.