If your son had a learning disability like ADD or Aspergers would you let him pull the fire alarm in a fire if you were safe?
This question is answered if you were far away from the fire. They say to pull the alarm and not call 911. Any personal advice?
How would you know if your son wanted to pull it would you go with him? What would you say before he pulls the alarm? Would it be normal for your son to read the directions on the alarm out loud? How would you offer advice or a helping hand? Would you offer him advice how to pull the handle if so how?
Would you want your son to be the hero so he feels a sense of accomplishment in such a situation?
2006-12-29 15:26:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I want a real and genuine answer.
2006-12-29 15:30:06 · update #1
Your question is very confusing so I'll answer what I think you asked.
If my son had ADD or Aspergers and we were in a fire and he wanted to pull the fire alarm I would let him. If that made him feel like a hero, all the better.
2006-12-29 15:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I understand your question - it sounds as if you want your son to feel like a hero. Personally, I think it's a fine idea as long as it's done at a fire station. I'm sure you could call first and explain your situation; I have no doubt that they would want to help. It would be wonderful if he could read the directions aloud. Let the firemen offer advice and tell him about fires. It's a great way to get him to learn. He may also love the truck, which they will most likely let him sit in, blow the horn, etc. He should know that becoming a hero involves helping others.
No reason to have him pull a false alarm, of course. The fire department may have a simulated alarm. Perhaps afterward the two of you (assuming you are the parent; I know it may be a friend you're asking for) could watch a good movie about heroism. The firemen will tell him to only pull the alarm in an emergency. I'm sure it will be quite an adventure. You go too. He probably won't forget it for the rest of his life. Best of luck!
2006-12-30 00:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by Me, Thrice-Baked 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is this now... like the sixth crazy fire alarm question you've asked?
Pull the dang alarm, it's not rocket science! Would people actually have to debate about who should pull the alarm? Geez, your OTHER questions have crazy suff in them about taking turns and kicking the pull stations. Or pulling them once you are outside. Outside?!? What the heck are you talking about anyway?
Personally, I think you are obsessed with fire alarms and if you aren't getting it already you need to seek more professional help!
2007-01-01 01:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by todvango 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really dont get this question? are you saying that it is therapudic to let ADD kids pull the alarm? BEcause if that is what you are saying, i know there are completely better and more effective therapies for ADD kids.
If you're saying that you would just let him do it because you think it's ok because he has ADD then you are COMPLETELY wrong. That's just giving him more excuses to do things he KNOWS are wrong and say its because he has ADD. I know a lot of people who have ADD and they have no problems dealing with the real world. I think in any way shape and form, that allowing your kid to pull the fire alarm for any reason other than immenant danger, is wrong.
But very odd question. please carify
2006-12-29 23:34:47 · answer #4 · answered by lindsay g 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I am completely baffled as to what on earth you're asking here.
Secondly, NEITHER AD/HD OR ASPERGER'S ARE LEARNING DISABILITIES! Please get your facts straight! A learning disability is just that -- a learning disability. Completely separate from the two things you mentioned!
Asperger's is a higher functioning form of Autism. Autism is a spectrum disorder. Nothing to do with a learning disability.
AD/HD is a separate problem, again not directly related to learning disabilities.
I cannot answer your question because it makes no sense.
2006-12-30 00:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by ReeberKaseyMarcus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because your son has a disability, that doesn't disable him. He still needs to feel like he is apart of the normal atmosphere, in my opinion you're handicapping him, labeling his disability. You should speak positivity in his life and try to help him to be normal. I actually love to work with children with disabilities because I usually bring the impossible out of them. Be normal with him. Let him know what you should do in case of a fire, or any other emergency situation. You never know he could be the person that saves a life. Don't do it to make him feel like a hero though, that's not how life really is, is it?
2006-12-29 23:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by MrsE 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
YES! DUH! Do you want everyone else to burn just because YOU'RE safe. How do you offer advice on how to pull an alarm??? You just reach up and pull it down or up depending upon the alarm. Just make sure he knows you only do it during a fire!
2006-12-29 23:33:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it's safe ... yes, let him pull it. say as little as possible, and only offer advice/instruction if he asks or it's necessary. Praise him when it's over for doing something so noble and good. As you said ... sense of accomplishment and self-esteem/ego boost ... but ONLY if it's safe for everyone.
2006-12-30 00:47:49 · answer #8 · answered by worm22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would choose the quicker option, be it he pulls the alarm alone or with help, or you pull it. Just pull the damn alarm!
2006-12-29 23:33:05 · answer #9 · answered by kim c 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
To answer your basic question, yes. There may be a structure or another person at risk.
2006-12-29 23:36:38 · answer #10 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋