[blparent] Walking with Children while Using a White Cane

[Nevzat Adil]

My daughter is eleven and we sometimes need to hold hands while
walking especially when crossing, in crouded or noisy places. In quiet
and familiar areas she just walks behind or beside me. I don't like
her walking in front in case I trip her with my cane. Carrying a
conversation helps in keeping  track of her. If I happen to veer off
somewhat she would verbally tell me. She also tells me to duck when
there are overhanging branches to avoid. We do all this and especially
the ducking part with a sense of humor.

On 8/25/14, Ken Quinn via blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>  i can relate, however, i use  a guide dog. my daughter who is 6 and is
> going on 40 lol wants to help all the time. that includes when walking with
>
> dad. she holds my hand and often times wants to show me where to go i
> constantly reminder her that my dog needs to doher job. maybe in your case
> while holding their hand you could say i need to walk while holding your
> hand and pay attention where i am goining so i an get there when you aren't
>
> around. this might allow them to still feel like they are important but show
>
> them that ou need to be able to do what ou need to do as well. hope this
> helps
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michelle Creedy via blparent" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 12:50 PM
> Subject: [blparent] Walking with Children while Using a White Cane
>
>
>> Hello List
>>
>>
>>
>> I'd like to here strategies people use for walking with children aged 6
>> and
>> 8 while using the white cane? They are members of my family. I'm finding
>> it
>> very difficult because they keep wanting to guide me which I neither want
>> nor expect. I want to find things with my cane just as I would although I
>> get there's a balance between allowing them to also navigate. At which
>> point
>> do you no longer require holding hands? Of course, crossing streets is a
>> different story and it's better to keep kids with you at all times. I'm
>> thinking more of the 8-year-old for this question of not holding on.
>>
>>
>>
>> This has really come up since I've grown in my blindness skills and I'm
>> pushing their boundaries. This is of course all thanks to federationists!
>> It's awesome and I'm trying to figure out how to take the family along
>> for
>> the ride.
>>
>>
>>
>> Michelle Creedy
>>
>>
>>
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