Atkinson is an English-language surname. The name is derived from a patronymic form of the Middle English Atkin.
These are much more conservative than state laws, in general (for instance, everyone should be in a booster seat from about age 4 to at least age 8) but remain less conservative than some of the european standards (for instance, the European Child Safety Alliance recommends that children remain in rear-facing carseats until 3 years of age).
Text Size Print. Children under the age of 13 should ride in the backseat. Holding a child in your lap or placing a car seat in the front seat instead of the back could put your childâs life in serious danger. Avoid using a used child car seat or one that has been in an accident.hildren under the age of 13 should ride in the backseat. Holding a child in your lap or placing a car seat in the front seat instead of the back could put your childâs life in serious danger.