Originally Posted by Cat Herder:
IMHO, The risk of his being in an accident is far outweighed by the risk of him being bullied. Being singled out from the herd so early in his public school career can have long lasting effects. 
Kids can be so cruel.
Gameface, Mom. You got this.
You're right. It's a huge thing I have considered....like if I asked the daycare to use a harnessed seat I provided -- I've asked his thought on it as well, he absolutely does not want to use a car seat on the school bus -- and I don't blame him.
He still rides harnessed in the car - and begs for a booster...lol...but I'm keeping him in a harness because I know it's safer at his age and weight.