What do you think about a child who is a year old playing outside in the back yard with adult supervision?
Today I was outside trimming the hedges around our house. My son is a year old and it's really nice out where I live. I set up a blanket and let him just run around and play. We have a fenced back yard. A lady stopped by and asked how old he was and when I told her he was just a year old she seem shocked.
Is there some kind of problem letting a child who is able to walk play around and get a little dirty in a fenced yard with adult supervision on a nice sunny day? Personally, I feel kids don't get enough fun outdoor play these days.
2007-03-05 05:20:58 · 33 answers · asked by .vato. 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Nothing wrong with that at all. Keep it up.
Is your son big for his age? Perhaps she was shock to learn he was only a year old because of his size. I've had people assume my daughter (who is small for her age) assume she was 3 when she is actually 5.
Don't give it another thought.
2007-03-05 05:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
You were there, weren't you? You were keeping a close eye on him while trimming the hedges, right? What's wrong with that? It's great exercise for him too. Don't let some lady bring you down like that. Most parents would just park their kids in front of the TV while they mosey about doing their own thing. At least you got your son outside to get some fresh air.
2007-03-05 05:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was probably shocked that she saw a child outside enjoying the outdoors. You sound like an awesome mother. If the weather was right here I would have my 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 year olds outside playing as well. Kids are so involved in activities inside that you rarely see them outside and it is sad. You are right so don't let that lady bother you!
2007-03-05 05:34:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps she was shocked because he looked younger or older than his age or maybe he was walking and behaving better than average. You didnt do anything wrong..children need the fresh air and freedom to run off some of the energy they have bottled up and arent allowed to use indoors. Rest assured you have nothing to worry about you did one of the best things for him. Besides he has a natural curiosity to new things and this way he is getting to explore independently while being supervised. Children need to feel free to explore and learn on their own, although you are supervising they feel they are being independent and this is important to a childs development.
2007-03-05 05:45:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no problem with letting you child outside to play. As long as he is dress right and you are there in case something bad happens let the boy run. He can use fresh air and exercise. It is just a healthy thing to do. I took my son outside everyday from the time he could roll over until now (unless the weather did not permit) and I was there every time. It is the highlight of his day and now that he is two it is a life saver for me because he wears himself out and naps.
2007-03-05 05:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
'Sounds like you have more sense than most. I don't know why people are so against kids getting dirty and just having plain old fun doing nothing more than exploring.
My youngest is a year old, and she loves being outside, I can't wait for spring to come, (and hopefully MUCH better weather!) so we can go out in the garden and just play about in the fresh air.
It's awful being cooped up indoors, I have four children, and the oldest three fight like 'dogs in a box!' But outside, they're the best of friends!
I know kids aren't safe outside a lot of the time, but at least you are responsible to stay out with your baby, instead of dumping him in a playpen indoors.
Good on you!
2007-03-05 05:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by Welshdragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is absolutely no problem with you having your child outside when you are with him. Every child needs fresh air and a change of environment does everyone good, you and the child. How else is he supposed to learn about the touch of grass, the feel of dirt in between the toes and see what a bird sounds like and looks like?
The woman just has issues apparently. Ignore her and anyone who thinks children belong indoors and nice days.
2007-03-05 05:29:24 · answer #7 · answered by mcdermond3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your yard is as child-proofed as your house, this is no problem. If you leave garden tools, holes or other hazards, or an unguarded swimming pool around for him to get into, you need to have an eye on him.
It sounds like you were watching him anyway. The lady may be one of those silly (usually first-time) mothers who worry about every little thing that could go wrong. You know that if your son eats a little dirt it won't kill him--she'd be taking the kid to the doctor to see if his stomach needs pumping.
2007-03-05 05:37:26 · answer #8 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No problem at all. As long as you were out in the yard with him, doing another chore, does not mean you were neglecting him in any way.
No parent can keep an eye on their child every second of every day. If they do they are called "over protective."
As long as your son is happy exploring the outside world, let him. It will teach him lessons about fun, nature, animals, and fuel his imagination.
2007-03-05 05:32:17 · answer #9 · answered by Nepetarias 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow...she should come by my house when I have 3 kids age 1-3 running around the yard!!!
Most likly she was only surprised at his age and HOW he was playing , maybe doing more than she would think at that age.
Play on!!
2007-03-09 15:02:21 · answer #10 · answered by mamma-mia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋