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Teen Living Objective 6.0
Analyze responsible caregiving to appropriately guide children’s behavior and monitor safety.
A caregiver needs to provide a loving, stimulating, and safe environment so that children can develop in healthy and secure ways
Never leave the child alone in or near a bathtub
Check the temperature of the water to make certain that it is warm, but not hot, before you place the child into the water
Play age and skill level appropriate gamesIntroduce new activities that challenge
children and stimulate their creativityEngage children in conversation
By listeningPraisingComfortingAccepting their fearsShowing affection
They are taught by example, because a child follows a caregiver’s actions and learns respect when he or she is shown respect
Their judgment is undeveloped, so they make mistakes that need correction
Correcting behavior while they are young can mean fewer problems later
Children become confused if rules changeThey may not believe someone who doesn’t
consistently enforce rules
Plastic caps over outletsGates at stairsDangerous objects out of reachSafety latches on cabinets containing
medicines and cleaning products
Don’t let children play with sharp or small parts
Don’t use plastic bags or fansTurn pot handles in, away from front of cook
topProvide safe playgrounds, car seats, and seat
belts
Set limits for childrenTell them to avoid strangersLeave children only with people you trustListen to children