I have a ten year old and I'm thinking about going back to school,it's hard trying to find a sitter that will watch your child from5pm to 10 pm.Family and friends said I should make her a lock an key baby since my fiancee get's off at 6pm,I said no way she's 2 young.They say I'm to protective.Are there any 24 hr day care providers?
2006-07-20 16:43:52 · 14 answers · asked by dccuttie75 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Maybe you should consult the school that you plan to attend. Some schools offer daycare programs or know of resources.
There are plenty of single parents in your same situation. I hope you find the solution you need.
Since she's not an infant, you might be able to bring her to class with you, for the first hour until your finance picks her up.
Ask your professors beforehand.
2006-07-20 16:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by anosey1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your church and ask the youth pastor to recommend a teen sitter. the hours are ideal if your fiancee is home by 7 - remember, if u leave a child uner 12 home alone, that is against the law in many states. no u r not 2 protective. a mom knows her child better than anyone else if u do not think she is old enough, then she isnt!
if all eslse fails, ask if she can volunteer at local library 4 those hours - just explain the situation.
2006-07-20 16:48:56 · answer #2 · answered by excellentneedswork 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I;ve been in this same situation so many time, where my husband and my schedule is an hour off. Honestly listen to your instincts. 10 is young to be alone for that long. If you are only going to go to class a couple nights a week, try taking her to class with you and having your fiance pick her up from you there. I had to do this for several classes with my son as young as 7 and it was never a problem. Good luck
2006-07-20 16:51:42 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. Jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe postpone your schooling for a few more years. That is what I am going to do. I think it would be very hard on me to sit in a class and worry about what my kids were doing. I am looking for some online classes for now, and will do the rest once my youngest gets a bit older. You can get grants/financial aid with online classes. I am looking into a paralegal. It is not my top choice, but I am willing to sacrafice. Just thought I would throw this idea out there.. Its another option=)
Best Wishes,
-barbara
2006-07-20 16:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by barbaradjt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
XXXXX you are right, I'd never leave my ten year old home for an hour alone without adult supervision. Too many pervert and nosey neighbors wanting to get into your business. I live on a military base where I know she'd be safe but still I'd worry about my 10 year old home alone. Is there a YMCA or YWCA near your home? For $20 a months you can sent her there and your husband can pick her up after he gets off. Or a boys and Girls clubs. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
2006-07-20 16:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by asoldierswife 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister's in the same boat. And you are NOT too protective. Not in this day and age with so many loonie toons out there. Ten years old is way too young. You should look in to YMCA or check with your local chamber of commerce for options as well. Or hire a high school student for 2hrs a day till your fiance comes home.Best of luck to you.
2006-07-20 16:49:46 · answer #6 · answered by ShellRe' 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a legal age you can leave them, i dont know where you are to tell you the age. Its 12 here, now your 10 year old may be fine, i wouldnt chance it, its the "what if's" that come to my mind. Im a firefighter and have had to several time go on calls where something happened to a kid and they call 911 and have had to contact child protective services, so you see crapola happens. It is wonderful your going back to school and i wish you luck.
2006-07-20 17:09:33 · answer #7 · answered by ABBYsMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of a 24hr daycare, I suggest that you try to hire a responsible teen to watch you child from the time you leave til your fiancee gets home. Good Luck!
2006-07-20 16:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by chulita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not leave her home alone. That is not being over protective , you never know what could happen. I call it being a good Mom.Do any of your friends have a teenager you can trust to stay with her for a while.
2006-07-20 16:49:01 · answer #9 · answered by jingles_200 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my son was younger, I hired one of the neighbourhood teens that I knew I would trust. They were really good with him but I still gave him the responsibility of being a keey holder so that he thought he was older. It worked out well for me, but I agree that your son is too young to be left alone yet.
2006-07-20 16:47:50 · answer #10 · answered by crstlrvn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋