Laurel is determined lately to go to San Francisco and is an escape artist. The eloping had gotten better for s while- now it's started up again. She wears an Angel Sense belt but the delays in her reporting are concerning. Any ideas?
Can you get her to the my little pony convention ? Like as an incentive . Work with her to save and plan for the trip. My son was eloping after construction vehicles so we had his bday at a CAT showroom. Obsession slowed down big time. They let him sit on one, ride it etc
We have some that kind of grew out of it but I one that is a super runner. I have been told that it really just depends on the child. I have used a lead for my son. It help to put a medical alert symbol on it. Also, who cares what other people say. They have no idea what your life is like. The safety of your child is much more important. I had a woman get in my sons face and bark at him. While I really wanted to punch her in the throat, I still used the harness everyday till he outgrew it.
Ben has gotten far better about staying with us. But we're always on our guard, ready to run if he does, and making sure we're holding a hand in places where there are moving cars around. Ben still tolerates his "monkey backpack" - a backpack that looks like a stuffed monkey and has a clip to which we can attach a lead. When we think we're going some place where eloping is an issue, we'll have him wear it. I'll hold his hand and I'll have the lead also in my hand. That way, it's more of a safety feature like a harness for people who work on building construction - it's never tight except if he starts to run and then it's only to slow him down until we can get back up with him. Because usually if he runs, it's for a reason - something he really wants to see, or something he really wants to flee (like a loud noise or bright environment).
By making sure the lead is never tight it also prevents nasty comments about "having a kid on a leash".
Alarm system on the house that talks, tells you what doors/windows opened. Locks that use one of those credit card swipe systems.
I love that kid !!!