[blparent] Walking with Children while Using a White Cane

[Michelle Creedy]

Oh cool, that's a good tip about them walking behind you. At what age did you start letting her do that? This is such valuable info.

Michelle


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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nevzat Adil via blparent
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 10:56 AM
To: Ken Quinn; Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Walking with Children while Using a White Cane

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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