Q: When I fly to a city and need transportation once I get there, is it safer to rent a car and drive myself, or should I trust a taxi or rideshare driver?

A: The parents reading this question probably recognize it as a false binary. What’s that? It’s when you present two options as if they’re the only choices, even though there are plenty of other alternatives. It’s also a handy tool for managing kids. For example, you might ask, “Do you want to clean your room, or do you want to do the dishes?” You pretend that riding bike to a friend’s house or playing video games in the basement don’t exist, putting your kid in the position of having to pick between two less-than-optimal choices.

Well, I’m not falling for it. If you’re looking for the safest mode of transportation, take a train (incl

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