Child Damage Mitigation

@cd318, *L*  Yup, children and pets.....;)

Having had cats 'n dogs over the years, we were advised multiple times that the way that one treated and  'raised' the kitten/puppy new to ones' life would reflect the cat/dog you got to live with for its' lifetime.

This bit of advice is even more important...in fact, Critical....to the infant you've sired and created within your spouse.

The first years are the most important time you will Ever spend with that child.  They're dependent upon you for 'civilizing' them.

Self realized that the drive and energy required wasn't present for the task.  Spouse eventually came to the same conclusion due to her childhood traumas....:(   Not an easy choice, but ultimately the Right One.

We've all seen the outcomes of choices made.....both good ones, and the bad ones.

It's the hardest thing to do in ones' life.  When done well, I salute y'all.
Done 'not so well'....I'll commiserate, and hope time and experience will 'straighten things out...."

Meanwhile, 'we' will create 'places' for them to burn off energy. ;)

People like what we do.

I can't think of a better profession to be in. *S*

Playfully yours, J

hapafoto,

"I'll pull them forward when I'm going to do a serious listening session..."

Then you won't be pulling them forward for some years to come, I am afraid.

Expanding on jetter's outlet covers, etc., just so you know there is no such thing as "childproofing a home". Still, you have to do the best you can. She will always make you proud how she outsmarted every obstacle and childproofing contraption you have come up with.

I have 2 lounges.... One for music and one children are allowed in. Hence now if the grown children show people around they say this is dad's room.... Also have a cupboard with the 5 bikes, sup kitesurfing stuff that my girls say this is dad's toy room.
Good old vistorian flats with 3.7m ceilings... Plenty of space.