Is it proper to tell your five-year old to watch over your two-year old?
I know a woman who did this once, and I think not.
Answer:
No, a five-year-old should not be watching a two year old unless they were in the house playing and the mom went to the bathroom. I would never leave my five year old alone outside with either of his younger brothers.
no thats not safe or proper.
the 5 yr old still NEEDS supervision, not to be left in charge of someone younger.
No way. What if someone comes up and takes both of them.
No, please, no.
I don't think that is appropriate at all.
i think that's wicked retarded
NEVER!!!
mommy of4
Five years old is way too young to be watching over himself, let alone another baby. No matter how safe the neighborhood is - the problems are going to be with what happens within the household where the two children are left alone. I'd call social services on them, she's putting the lives of those two kids at risk.
5 is much too young to be left alone, and too young to watch someone else.
no, most 5 year-olds I know still can't wipe their butts, nonetheless watch another child
next time your neighbor does this call the cops
I think it is okay. I get my little 4yr old brother to help me take care of our 2 yr old cousin and almost 1yr old niece. He enjoys it, it makes him feel grown and he matures quickly.
I do not think that is safe. It should not be their responsibility. If that is something that happens all the time later in life that child will have problems. I used to always have to take care of my little sister and I hated her for it even though it was not her fault. We are best friends now though.
No. A 5 year old cannot reason enough to keep an eye on a 2 year old every second. They'll get busy playing and forget. And most importantly, a parent should never pass of their responsibility to a 5 year old child. That is shoddy parenting.
If you want to do time, sure have at it,
While you are in close proximity its ok to encourage an older child to look after a younger one. Anyone with small children has had to walk away from then for a few minutes at a time...or long enough to take a shower. I would hope your aquaintenance was at least watching out the window for them though :)
HELL NO...you don't leave a 5 yr old in charge of a 2yr old...that woman must be outside her mind..
Pretty shaky ground I'd say..If the house caught fire what would do if you were five years old.? Probably scream and run outside and leave your little brother inside. I'd call the girls mother for the kids own protection.. If that doesn't work and it bothers you call child protective services....
Absolutely not. A five year is not responsible enough. A five year old needs to be watched. If I knew someone who did this, I would call Social Services on them. It would be too late if something happened to one of them.
of course not. she should have been reported.
I would think not. I have both, a 5 and just turn 3 yr old and I would never leave them outside alone period...that's just me. Too many things can happen in an instant even when I'm present so I can only imagine. But when we're in the house and I run out to get the mail and hop in the shower I do say to my son " keep an eye on your sister" .
no
HELL NO! a five year old kid is not responsible enough to watch out for a two year old... whos gonna stop which one from running out int he road? what if the 5 yr old gets distracted and the two year old runs out intot he street and gets hit by a car? you think theyre gonna go after the 5 yr old? HELL NO...theyll go after mommy or daddy or whoever was supposed to be watching BOTH of them. THATS JUTS F'D UP
if ur outside and ur watering you r plants or something and youa sk ur kid to watch the other one..thats one thing, but if youre too lazy to go outside to watch your kids., or you leave them alone inside the house for any longer than going ot get the mail... no..i would kill someone for lettin my kids go outside and play b y themselve and telling the 5 yr old to watch his 2 yr old sibling
No way! think if you were 5 and watched over a 2. what would you do?
no its not right.
It's about as proper and safe as asking the cat to watch the goldfish. I'm glad you think it's not because I was wondering how anyone could think so. The woman who did that is wrong.
A two year old can be difficult for an adult to watch. No five year old is mature enough to have responsibility to watch out for a two year old.
I don't think so, especially not outside. that is irresponsible parenting.
of course not! a five year old will still eat soap, a baby shouldnt babysitt, no where is safe in this world, theifs and mugglers and kidnappers are unbelievable they would do anything to get wat they want, never leave ur kids with an untrustable adult!
no way someone could take both.or maybe the 5yer old can give the 3year old something toxic thinking it's something you can eat.
Never, ever, should a five year old be left in charge of a two year old. Contact the authorities if this happens again.
NO - under no circumstances is this appropriate.
No.
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