![]() Upvotes Follow Unfollow 10 months ago Dots Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Most of the people who read his story thought he wasn’t the problem here Otherwise, as we can see, problems will arise even around basic everyday subjects. The two parties should have a talk about their general house rules, including any limits on TV, computer use, video games, playing outside, etc. The babysitter has to know the parents’ expectations before they leave and get introduced to the child’s usual routine (homework, bedtime, meal times). However, the sitter should also be aware of any special problems a child may have, such as an allergy (to bee stings, foods, etc.) or needing to take medicine at a specific time. They should also show them where the emergency exits are, as well as the places of smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and first-aid kits.īefore starting their shift, the sitter should know how to enable and disable security systems and alarms, and the location of the spare key, should they, for whatever reason, need it. Image credits: Christina Morillo (not the actual photo) However, the parents and babysitter probably could’ve prepared better for those three daysīefore parents leave the house, they should tell the sitter where they will be and how to reach them at all times, and under what circumstances to call 911 before contacting them. ![]() Would your child be able to remember and follow important safety rules? For example, can they tell you how they would respond to a fire, gas leak, or other emergency? Can they follow other rules such as not opening the door, not telling telephone callers that they are alone, and not posting on social media that they are alone? Can your child keep busy without relying on television or video games too much? Can they creatively use their time with activities such as reading, drawing, making music, doing homework, and playing with toys, among other things? Would your child be able to make good judgments on their own? Do they have common sense? For example, if the milk smells sour or curdles when it’s poured, would your child drink it? Would your child feel comfortable left alone? Have you directly asked them if they would be OK home alone? How does your adolescent respond to peer pressure? Does your child think before they act? This is especially important for young teens, who may be tempted to experiment with things like sneaking a few sips from the liquor cabinet. However, some parents may be OK leaving a more mature 8- or 9-year-old home alone for a half hour or so once in a while. Most children will not be ready to be alone on a regular basis until they are at least ten or eleven. Do you think your child is old and mature enough to take care of themselves? Remember that each child’s maturity and parents’ comfort level may be different. Experts provide these guidelines to help parents decide whether their kid is ready to be home alone:
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