[blparent] Herding cats and children?

[Tammy]

            Hi,

First of all, a cat is a lot different then a child, although sometimes 
children can be just as sneaky as cats are.  There are squeaky shoes you can 
get for your child, as well as child locater beacons and you can always 
attach bells when they're little and won't take them off.  I taught my 
children at a very young age, like as soon as they could understand and 
talk, that they needed to answer me when I called them, just to let me know 
where they were.  This has resulted in us having to go home from parks 
because one didn't answer or come when I called a second time.  My son Remus 
likes to run sometimes and although he doesn't do it much anymore, he's not 
very popular with the others if he's the reason we have to cut a trip short.
I would definitely say you're jumping the gun a little, but we've all been 
where you are now, and it's a scarey time.  Family often doesn't help at all 
when questioning our abilities, especially when they're mean about it like 
your in-laws seem to be.  It's one thing to say hey how will you do such and 
such, but to compare your new child to a cat is ridiculous!  I've never 
heard a child who doesn't make a little noise when trying to go somewhere 
they shouldn't be, and most sound like a herd of elephants especially  when 
they're trying to be quiet.  Ever played hide and seek with a 2 year old? 
lol

I hope this helps a little.  Try to ignore your in-laws.  Your little one 
won't come out walking right away.  You'll have time to get used to him or 
her before then, and parenting is a lot of trying something and seeing what 
works best for you and your partner and child.

Tammy
-----Original Message----- 
From: Darrell Shandrow via blparent
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 9:01 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

_______________________________________________
blparent mailing list
blparent at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blparent_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
blparent:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blparent_nfbnet.org/tcl189%40rogers.com