Childproof audio

One thing that has really helped me was those Rat Shack I.R. repeaters. Everything I own is tube (with no cages), so I just put all my equipment in a built-in with closing doors, yet I can still use all my remotes. If I am using my music server, I can change songs,albums I have recorded onto digital, or all my cd's and change volume without opening any doors that hide the stereo.
If they are kids, there will always be a badly thrown ball,pillow fight,etc. Hide that gear.

I think one of the main things to think about is the CD Player's drawer. As your child gets older this will definitely be a fascinating thing to open and close.... and pull and press on. I have built a shelf with glass and key to keep everything under control.

You can see my system here: http://www.musicalfidelity.com/customers/giveusalook/gallery.html

My system is titled, "Mark" I am inbetween Riko and Michael America.

These are great responses! Thanks a lot to everybody.

I guess I'm probably going to go with...

Parenting (!!!)
Wallmounted equipment
CD source, no record player for the time being
Floorstanding speakers with grilles

But I also like the idea of the gear in a cabinet reached by an infrared repeater.

And by the way -- kids love music too :-)

Congratulations! You seem to be on the an ideal path. Your so right! When ever my child really loved the music he used to hug my floorstanders (with supervision). Best of luck!

Hello Unsound:

It would appear that I was unaware of a problem that was far larger than I first thought. Please accept my most humble apologies in good faith.

I still beleive that proper limits set and adhered to make good children and responsible adults. I love mine dearly, however I always felt that my life had it's considerations that were important as well. Music has and always will be my stress relief valve. I needed it when the kids were young sometimes more than now.

Best,

Paul :-)