I baby sit my 3 year old granddaughter, when we go out I have to take her into the men's room with me, when one of us has to go.
2006-09-29 03:58:18 · 17 answers · asked by gramps 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Hi there! Well, I'm the mother of 6 kids and my youngest is 7. If I feel uncomfortable with the situation, I still take him into the ladies room. I understand that a girl going into the men's room is a bit different, the "openness" of it and all. I think, just this one womans opinion, that you should continue taking her until SHE is uncomfortable with it. They never get too big for you to worry, huh? As long as she isn't embarrassed by seeing things or by going...you should keep her safe with you! Be Blessed! Chelle
2006-09-29 04:06:14 · answer #1 · answered by ? 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
5 or 6
2006-09-29 11:54:48 · answer #2 · answered by creampie2008 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say around 5 - and at that time, to just wait outside the ladies room bathroom door for her to come out. This does two things - shuts people up that think or say things, and gives the little girl independence, which, at that age is needed.
If you need to go , i suggest going before you leave. I would not suggest making her wait outside because she may not be there when you get back.
2006-09-29 05:17:46 · answer #3 · answered by Vita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When she's old enough to be left alone in the woman's restroom. My daughter is 4 and my boyfriend (who's like her daddy) has to take her into the men's room on occassion. It's not like it happens all the time, just make sure she isn't looking at the men standing at the urinals.
2006-09-29 04:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by Shining Ray of Light 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
She's okay at that age, but I'd still see if you can't "clear the room" before taking her in. Up till first grade, keep her with you. When she goes to use the bathroom on her own in the ladies room, you stand outside that door & don't budge till you get her back again!!!! Even open up the door & holler in at her "Baby, are you okay?!" To keep verbal communication with her while she's out of line of sight. You SIMPLY CAN NOT BE TOO CAREFUL in today's society. Guard her & care for her - you are a good grandfather!!!!!
2006-09-29 04:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by pumpkin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask her parents what they would like for you to do. I tend to prepare for the worst. My son is 6 and I still make him go into the women's room with me, depending on where we are. But boys are different. Perverts are more likely to be men than women, so I would say little girls are safer in women's rooms alone than little boys are in men's rooms. At 6 or 7 she should be okay. It also depends on where you are. Perverts hide in women's rooms also. Take her with you as long as you and the parents feel comfortable. Shield her from the urinals and you.
2006-09-29 07:17:18 · answer #6 · answered by dkwkbmn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they're old enough to go by themselves I'd say. Thankfully many places now have a family washroom, which avoids the whole issue of taking them to the men's room (and vice-versa for boys).
2006-09-29 04:03:41 · answer #7 · answered by simplyrelaxinginblvl 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would say probably around 4 or 5 because thats when they start going to school and they start learning the difference between the bathrooms.
2006-09-29 11:34:22 · answer #8 · answered by kandulak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever she is capable of going in a public restroom by herself. Even then I would wait for her outside the door.
2006-09-29 06:25:38 · answer #9 · answered by mrsci 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we are assuming you are taking about a restaurant etc--- watch this one somebody could just get the wrong idea and get on a cell phone and start screaming child abuse here hons----- let the girl, do her thing on the can-- and if its empty- in there--- and-- if some body comes bargeing threw- expain too them-- its your gran kid--- dont get any wrong ideas okay--
2006-09-29 04:04:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋