I know she wants to be independent, and i cant keep her in for ever, but if she's with me then i know she is safe.
2006-08-06 04:20:44 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Invite her friends to play in your yard or get together with the other paretns & organise trips to the beach, park etc with a parent in attendance at all times. That way she gets some independence from you but is still monitored by a responsible adult of your choice.
2006-08-06 04:53:06 · answer #1 · answered by monkeyface 7 · 6⤊ 4⤋
What a sad question. When I was 7, my Mom would cut us lose at dawn and we'd come home when the street lights came on (and maybe for an occasional meal).
You didn't state the area in which you live. If you have a yard, let her play in your yard with her friends. Or set a limit...your house or her friend's house. Tell her she needs to check in and let you know where she is. This question hurts my heart. It's a terrible thing when we just can't let kids be kids because of the horrors of society.
Good luck.
2006-08-06 04:27:50 · answer #2 · answered by PariahMaterial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter was 7 she wanted the same thing, why dont you let her play just outside your house, so that you can keep an eye on her and she get to be with her friends. With my daughter i use to sit outside in my front garden and read a book. So i could make sure she was ok. Good luck
2006-08-06 04:25:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the child have her own life!
Just tell her that she is not allowed to go further than 0,2 miles from home and she must be back at particular hour.
You can not protect her for all her life, and it is better if she is more independent now, cos shy will care about herself.
Make her fill a big girl. If she knows you rely on her - she will not let you down.
2006-08-06 04:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by Paulina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to consider where she will be and insure there is a safe environment for her to go out into. Find a safe place and the watch from a distance. When you feel comfortable, move away and let her be. She needs some supervision, but not too closely. You provide guidelines and guidance. You can't live her life for her.
2006-08-06 04:28:40 · answer #5 · answered by blackfangz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were to ask this question when I was a kid, I am sure you would have gotten a completely different answers. But, we live in a different age now. I wouldn't let my 7 year old play out by himself if my life depended on it. It's different if you are letting her go play at a friends house or in a back yard with someone supervising but there is too much to fear out there just to let her go unsupervised. I hate to say it but especially since she is a girl. Good luck.
2006-08-06 04:40:40 · answer #6 · answered by super_mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was the same way with my children when they were that age. No, they could not go out of the yard and play. They could have friend over under my watchful eye and play in the backyard. Or they could go over to their aunts and play with their cousins....BUT NO NEVER NEVER could they just roam about on their own and play with their friends...much too young! There is no such thing as independence at AGE 7!!
2006-08-06 04:26:14 · answer #7 · answered by Author Al 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there done it and still doing it with my youngest, you can let them out but you have to set boundaries of where she is aloud to go, how far she can go, who she can play with etc. You will in time developer a trust that will ease your thoughts as you will know she will be where she is meant to be. Given conditions like this gives then their Independence but at the same time is on your terms, if these terms are broke then punish by not letting them out where they want to go, then when they have realised they done wrong and that if they do right they get to go out then hay presto your there.
2006-08-07 00:25:44 · answer #8 · answered by ooooh look @ me, lol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well 7years old is high time enough to socialise with other kids, at that age kids can take care of themselves. Interaction with other kids at this age is good enough. IF you worry bout her safety then make sure the kids she's associated with are same as her age and gender. Mostly at this age they prefer to play dolls or host a tea party( make sure they'll not use boiling water for the teah eh). For your peace of mind u can ask her big sister to play with her or invite other kids to your place so that you can look after her. Note: there should be around while the kids are playing for their own safety.
2006-08-06 04:37:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not set boundries? say maybe she isnt allowed to go out of the end of the street or she has to keep your house in view or something. How about letting her bring her friends back to play in your house or garden? You cant keep her locked up forever. If you stop her from going out to play with her mates now it could have repercussions when she gets older and has zero social skills
2006-08-06 04:38:20 · answer #10 · answered by Mick B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Independence is a massive step in life. You have to, at some point, just not worry and let her go. Set boundaries, but let her explore and expierience being independent and being with friends. She'll become more streetwise and dependent, believe me
2006-08-06 04:27:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋