[blparent] Herding cats and children?

[Judy Jones]

Oh my goodness.  There is no comparison.  I understand your concern, but the 
most obvious, as I'm sure you know, cats and cat behavior is not that of 
children.

For one thing, you are smart to be thinking this through while you have 
time.  I do not ever remember our kids getting out when they shouldn't. 
Being an aware parent means keeping tabs of your kids, and as they become 
more mobile, you will learn to hear what they are or are not doing.  In 
other words, you will become accustomed to where and when they play, what 
they like to do, and you and your child will grow into this as Child becomes 
more mobile.

Another thing you can do is to establish parameters.  You can get the child 
knobs for your door knobs.  These are plastic, too large for little hands to 
grasp, but an adult can exert enough pressure with the hand around the knob 
to open the door.  You can keep screen doors locked if you have a main door 
open.

Before letting your child in the yard, police the yard and check for any 
objects that shouldn't be there or broken boards in a fence, for example, or 
loose or open gates.  It only takes a few minutes for you to secure an area 
in advance so your child can be safe.

So much of this is common sense, and you will find the methods that work 
best for you.  The other thought and response, quote, I am not parenting our 
cat, there is a difference quote.

Enjoy and let us know how things go.

Judy


-----Original Message----- 
From: Darrell Shandrow via blparent
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 7:01 PM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Cc: Darrell Shandrow
Subject: [blparent] Herding cats and children?

Hello Everyone,

Our cat got out again a few nights ago. Every time this happens, my
in-laws question our ability to keep track of our new child once she
is able to walk.

It's all very discouraging... If I can't keep a cat in the house, how
am I going to make sure our little girl doesn't run outside and get
hit by a car?

I have some ideas, and I know we'll figure it out in due time. But,
seriously, what alternative techniques do you employ as a blind person
to effectively keep track of your child at all times?

I think we need the Find My Cat, and Find My Kid, apps. :-)

Regards,

Darrell

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