I allow my 10 year old son to
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They actually do amazingly well together. It is only for 1.5 to 2 hours at a time while we go to the grocery store. My son doesn't let his brother out of his sight. When the 6 year old goes potty my son stands right on the other side of the door and waits for him.
We pay the 10 year old $7 each time. They have fun. That is my confession for the day.
Does he know what to do if a fire breaks out?
Quoting Anonymous:
He knows emergency number is 911, he knows our neighbors, he knows not to touch the stove or oven or microwave, he knows to never let his brother out of his sight. He knows to never open the door unless it is the police, ambulance or fire dept he has called. He is very mature. When I get home, he always tells me exactly what he and his brother did, ie we watched tangled than played a board game, etc.
Why add the "half" part? Does it matter? When I hear this it seems to sound like they aren't suppose to care about each other as much as "full" siblings should.
My son & DD are "half" siblings but we never use that term, they are brother & sister, nothing less than that.
Quoting tessamalk:
I've left my 10 yo SD alone with her little (half) sister for short periods of time. Usually no more than 15-20 minutes while I go get gas, or run out to get something at the store real quick.
DD is 14 months and adores her big sis. SD is a smart kid and an awesome sister, but I wouldn't leave them alone together for any extended period of time (yet).
Quoting lovinity:
I worry too. He has only babysat twice both times I rushed through the store and nearly had a heart attack. But we got him and everything was perfect both times. Kids were happy, my 10 year old gave me a report on what they did the entire time, etc. I was amazed and proud.
I think that's great! Im glad that you also pay your son. Good for you and him!
Well, here is where things can get tricky. What is he cannot get to his brother, or his brother is unconscious? Is he going to be able to make these split scond decisions and not place himself or his brother in further danger? Is 6 year old going to run back into the burning house to rescue a cat, or goldfish or lovely, and older brother going to run back after him? Or is 6 year old going to get scared, and refuse to move? Even older children and adults can make impulsive or dangerous decisions in an emergency situation.
Quoting Anonymous:Quoting Anonymous:
I have old him to go to the neighbors with his brother if there is a fire.
Quoting LntLckrsCmQut:
He knows the babysitting class explained he needed a plan in place. His plan is if they r on the first floor, go to the neighbors home, he knows all of the neighbors so if 1 isn't home, he can find someone else, with his brother and call the fire dept from their house. If they are stuck on floor 2 there is a fire ladder in our 5 year olds room and a fire ladder in their bedroom. We have shown him how to get the window open how to lock the ladder onto the sill, and we have practiced climbing it with our oldest and our autistic child. We also have a fire extinguisher in our room, and their room and the kitchen, but he knows not to use it unless he is stuck and cannot get out of a room to an exit.
LOL! I can see you flying thru the store!
Quoting Anonymous:Quoting lovinity:
I worry too. He has only babysat twice both times I rushed through the store and nearly had a heart attack. But we got him and everything was perfect both times. Kids were happy, my 10 year old gave me a report on what they did the entire time, etc. I was amazed and proud.
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