Quick background, myself and sons dad split at the start of the year. We now live separately and are still friends, we get on well.
Our son is 2 and a half. Up until we split hes always been rear facing in the car (for reference I am now without a car but sons dad has one). I wanted him to be RF for as long as possible as we all know its so much safer. Hes turned my son around to forward facing a few months back now. Everytime ive brought it up he always gets irritated saying well "hes better this way" "I can see him now" "his legs are too long". Even when we were together there would be an argument regarding this issue.
I just want to know what everyone else thinks on this because I really want him to turn him back to RF but he refuses even though ive showed him countless evidence and videos. He always replies with a stupid comment like "you dont trust my driving or you dont trust me as a parent" Which is absolutely not the case at all. I tell him all the time hes a great dad and a great and safe driver but its other people on the road I dont trust! It really gets to me and keeps me awake with anxiety! I also think he doesnt strap him in well enough which ive mentioned countless times.
His parents have also got a car seat from Halfords which is front facing. They also dont belt him in correctly either. With their other grandchildren I noticed the straps were always far too loose. Even they would make the same stupid comments about not trusting them.
Any advice on how I could approach this again? As its been a while now and I know he wont listen to me. Its honestly making me feel sick with worry. Am I being OTT?