wonderlee 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 Just curious, and so I decided to start this thread : - How many of your kids at age of 8 this year does not go to student care and be at home with less adult supervising. Meaning, this kid go to school & back home all by herself. Food is prepare with warmer heat up. One of the parent will be at home some of the days depending on the working schedule. Home tuitor will be there to guide her on every twice a week during evening time. And this kid is in afternoon session. Ok, I'm actually referring to my girl. My hubby and I had this in mind that she will not be going to student care after we move to our new house. My girl agrees to it also and she is able to help fetch her younger sister home in the evening time too. (3 mins walk to the pri sch) Just wondering, are we right to do this? Or better to send her to student care? Sounds silly to ask this question thou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Choon 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 I think 8 years old is too young wor.. if she's 11 or older, probably okay. even if she can take care of herself and her younger sister, won't you be worried of strangers following her home? I will worry about her safety more than whether she can take care of herself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wonderlee 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 merydith, that's what I'm worrying about too. But her daddy said he is working on shift work, so most of the days she won't be alone. And now, I don't know should I enroll her to student care or to let her try for a few weeks time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Choon 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 i feel student care is better..... at least you know your kid is safe..... i'm a very paranoid mother and no way i will do that la. but then, it's just me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wonderlee 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 Noted, will talk to her daddy again this few days. Thanks babe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Choon 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 yes, discuss with your hubby. Don't put your precious little girl at risk lor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bepgof 20 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) Just curious, and so I decided to start this thread : - How many of your kids at age of 8 this year does not go to student care and be at home with less adult supervising. Meaning, this kid go to school & back home all by herself. Food is prepare with warmer heat up. One of the parent will be at home some of the days depending on the working schedule. Home tuitor will be there to guide her on every twice a week during evening time. And this kid is in afternoon session. Ok, I'm actually referring to my girl. My hubby and I had this in mind that she will not be going to student care after we move to our new house. My girl agrees to it also and she is able to help fetch her younger sister home in the evening time too. (3 mins walk to the pri sch) Just wondering, are we right to do this? Or better to send her to student care? Sounds silly to ask this question thou Let me KP a bit here: my son already 15, girl 13. - Wife sure not allowed, but I'm ok. Just 3 min walk, not taking any public tpt. A bit too much to fetch younger sister. But is her destiny. - Let children to be independence, doesn't mean completely don't care them. - Teach them some precautionary actions in case this & that, call this & that... - Do some spot checks. - As parents, one important rule here: When they fall, let them get up themselves, but parents be around. - Do planning for them & teach them to plan, to anticipate things to happen - Confidence is gained from "hand-on" not classroom teaching. But classroom teaching follow by hand-on would be the best. Edited June 4, 2010 by bepgof Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Choon 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 if it's 13 or 15, i'm sure it's ok.. but 8 years old wor....... if the fall is really a big fall (e.g. rape, molest... CHOI!) then regret also too late right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bepgof 20 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) if it's 13 or 15, i'm sure it's ok.. but 8 years old wor....... if the fall is really a big fall (e.g. rape, molest... CHOI!) then regret also too late right? I don't mean for my girl or boy. My boy is very much independent, but not the girl. I guess much to do with their "hand on" experience while young. Girl already given too much "protection" by wife & ah ma. Boy's now in Japan for immersion programme for 2 wks, staying at Japanese's casual house. Jap is his 3rd language. He's the most wanted super cook in his scouts. I & my wife can't cook, but he each time asks ah ma to cook this & that and learn fast. I taught him computer when he was 6, later word, powerpoint and spreadsheeet. His comp skills is very much better than mine now. Edited June 4, 2010 by bepgof Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Choon 1 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 yeah, i guess it's the difference between having girl and boy.... if i had a son, i think i wouldn't be so worried about him.. girl... no no la... i can't do it. i'd like my girl to be indepent too.. but not to the extend of having to leave her alone at home when she's still in lower primary. as long as she don't need me to fetch her things, feed, shower her, i'll be glad. your boy's in japan? learning jap as 3rd language? wow!! it must have been such an experience! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeda 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 this type of money don't save. go for student care. when the dad is around, she can don't attend student care for that day (although there is no fees deduction). if no one around, who knows who will tailed her back to your place? despite all precautions given, an 8 yo is still an 8 yo - cannot fight strangers or be fully prepared for unexpected attacks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
