well since he's just trying to 'win' our little discussion....
Cut from the Child Restraint Law by state web site -
Children must be in a restraint seat in TX 7 yrs & younger and less than 57 inches. The law states no preference for the rear seat
Many states do have laws on age/size for a front seat which often include turning off the airbag but not all.
so he wins....

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