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Karen
Lv 4

Help me with a "safety list" for my daughter?

My nine year old daughter is starting to stay home with her 16 yr old brother by themselves after school for a few hours until I get home from work. I want to print out a safety list to remind her of some rules. here's what I've thought of so far:

Door locked at all times

Do NOT answer the door

Only answer phone if it's me, dad, or grandma (we've got caller ID)

No cooking on the stove

She's a very responsible little girl and I'm only 5 minutes from them if anything were to happen. Still if anyone has any ideas for my list, let me know! Thanks.

Update:

AJ - yes her brother is 16 but if you know any 16 yr old boys...LOL....you know he will be closed upsatirs in his bedroom the whole time.

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I would make a list of numbers she may need in case of an emergency...fire, 911 etc.. I would also put a neighbors number or someone else who is even closer then you who may be able to help out in an emergency. I would also tell her what she is allowed to do after school...computer, tv, go in the yard, homework, etc.. That way she knows what she is allowed to do and what she is NOT allowed to do.

    Source(s): mom of three
  • 1 decade ago

    No friends over unless mom or dad are there. No going to friend's houses without pre-approval and permission.

    The kids must be home from school at the expected time and answer a phone call from me, unless they wanted a babysitter. If they had to stay after school for some reason, call from the school. Set up a code word both for things ok and something is wrong.

    Internet usage - if a computer is available you might want to put parental blocks on, same with TV

    No matches or fires of any kind - (should be common sense with the no cooking on stove but still doesn't hurt to spell it out)

    No power tools or lawnmowers (my kids grew up around their dad's workshop and grandpa's farm and were hands on at a young age)

    Have the key ready but not visible when arriving home - don't advertise to strangers that no parent is there.

    No sharp knives for the young one in cutting snacks, etc. It does help to have some stuff prepared they can have, or some simple chores to get ready for dinner.

    And my favorite - Before you do something, ask if mom would let you do it, and if the answer is NO then don't do it.

  • koko
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Here are some,

    1. Know cooking only microwave use.

    2. Do not answer the door to strangers.

    3. Do your homework and chores.

    4. Keep all doors locked.

    5. Listen to your brother.

    6. If you dont know A # on the caller ID then dont pick it up.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    16? I think they should be able to handle it. Maybe no playing in the front yard

  • 1 decade ago

    Don't go outside to play or any other reason until you get home

  • 1 decade ago

    -Do not touch foreign substances

    -Do not consume foreign substances

    -Do not meander into unchartered territory

    -If injured, consult Mom, Grandma, dad, or the older brother

    -Do not run around in the kitchen, living room, or narrow hallways (for the purpose of not breaking things or dangerously slipping)

    -No running down the stairs

  • 1 decade ago

    do your homework

    do any chores

    stay inside the house

  • 1 decade ago

    water and electricity dont mix

  • 1 decade ago

    do your homework and chores

    other than that, I think you covered it

  • HAND F
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    do not use the Internet

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