He is mature for his age, and I let him go down the block to play with the other kids. We live in a small, safe Md town.
My friend says that I'm not being a very good mom letting him "run" like that???
2006-07-12 19:35:45 · 12 answers · asked by tamilynn 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I gave him his own cellphone and he has to call me every hour, and when he's home late or doesn't do what he's supp to, he's grounded.
*i realize that no town is safe anymore, you are all right about that, as sad as it is.
2006-07-12 19:46:53 · update #1
As long as you know (general vicinity) where he is and it's not after dark, I don't see the problem. Kids are overprotected these days and letting him have some independence now will promote him being able to make his own good choices later on.
2006-07-12 19:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him check in with you every half an hour to hour or so. If he is mature he will remember to check in. That way, if he doesn't check in w/you, you know that he's either not responsible enough to be left alone, or something has gone wrong. No town is safe. No matter how small. I used to think the same thing. Good luck.
2006-07-12 19:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by mlove1307 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now a day,s mum,
No town or neighborhood is SAFE ~!
At the age 11, i would give him some space,
but have him check in the home,
with you or the father,every 2 hours ~!
Stay strict on that, if he is late , he is grounded.
That way you know he is OK,
and also that he didn't wonder to far from home.~ !
Take care , ~*~*~*~*~Peace.
2006-07-12 19:41:52 · answer #3 · answered by Brat-tett & Brat Pack's 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats alot of crap. When I was that age I would come home from school and then go out until the streetlights came on. Also, both my parents worked, so many times we would be alone for up to 6 hours.
2006-07-12 19:41:37 · answer #4 · answered by subsailor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no intention to brag but i think one of the reason I am more succesful now compared to my childhood friends is because my mom allows me to me run/cycle/explore the swamp/swam at the beach everyday :) And I was only 8 that time.
She made me feel I am competent & I am forever thankful for that. I do not know ur real situation there.. but I do know that Mother really is the MOST powerful force.
Be careful what you imposed on ur child. It will shape his whole persona more than u can imagine.
2006-07-12 19:47:58 · answer #5 · answered by aishah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think u r taking every possible precaution to make sure your son is able to become a "young man" b/c u r right times aren't like when we were kids. I don't think u r letting him "run" b/c u know where he is & u have him check in w/in a reasonable time frame & u punish him when he doesn't. U also know who he is w/ & have provided him w/ a readily available way to call u if need be-kudos to u & your son
2006-07-12 19:52:20 · answer #6 · answered by momatendofrope 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should know what he is doing, and don't let him go all the time, if it isn't too far away and there is a parent there it is ok. Boys can do lots of crazy things in unsupervised homes.
2006-07-12 19:37:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel that it safe for him to be down the street with his homies, then tell the other person to piss off!!!!!
2006-07-12 19:38:17 · answer #8 · answered by papaofgirlmegan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely no more than three days.
2006-07-12 19:45:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
never are you nuts....you don't know half the s**t he could get into you are the parent raise that Youngen happyday
2006-07-12 19:41:55 · answer #10 · answered by Charles W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋