[blparent] Transporting children

[Eileen Levin]

I spend time with the adults in question before I leave my child with them.
I have some folks  that I feel perfectly comfortable leaving my child to
play with their child for an hour and other parents I know are heavy
drinkers or  don't bother to keep track of their child closely enough.  If
the parent in question isn't suitable then you could just say you have other
plans or make arrangements for someone else to transport your child. I have
a sighted husband but my son has missed many a party because we didn't have
transportation or were busy or sick.

My husband talks on the cell phone all the time even though there is a cell
phone law in NJ. But if I  spend any time around   another parent  it
doesn't take long to realize when  they have a cell phone addiction or are
simply using it as a tool. Also, what kind of driving is needed? Sites like
map quest are accessible  so if you have an address you can checkout the
route to    get an idea of the time and type of   driving involved.  If the
adult in question says it will just take 15 minutes and map quest says it
should take half an hour I might be   hesitant to send my child off with
them. smile
Eileen

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Karla Hudson
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 4:41 PM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blparent] Transporting children

Hi List, 

A question about having others transport your children.  My husband and I
are both blind and have two kids.  What do those of you who both parents do
not drive think about others transporting your kids? By others I mean
parents of your kids friends. 

For instance, one of my kids was invited to a bowling birthday party.  The
mother indicated that she would just swing by and pick my daughter up.  In
the past I have insisted on going with my daughter.  However, as she is
getting older it is not as customary for parents to always attend birthday
events etc.  I am feeling troubled by this as our society has become more
involved in text messaging while driving and talking on cell phones.  There
is just such a level of trust letting others transport your kids.  What do
you all think especially those who do not drive or do not have a driving
person in the home.  

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts.  


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