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Post by overlord on Jul 17, 2014 14:05:07 GMT 8
Howdy!
This section will have three basic threads:
- Prepping With Babies
- Prepping With Toddlers
- Prepping With Kids
The main reason I have broken it into three main threads (and maybe later on into subfolders) is that each of these have their own special needs and quirks.
This will provide a more focused discussion on how to go about preparing with these little jewels of ours.
I may not be a lady but am a doting Father of two lovely girls who I have had the opportunity of taking care of when they were small to the time that they grew/are growing up.
If there is a need to make these into separate folders, just give me a holler and I can make the adjustments.
Be Safe Always!
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Post by strop2 on Aug 3, 2014 13:48:18 GMT 8
I think Toddlers and Kids can be the same folder.
I have worked with Aboriginal People in remote areas of Australia and there is a system of preparing children from after they leave their Mother's breast at approx. 2 years old.
This is when Aunts take over and there is a process of follow, watch, learn and do. It is very repetitive, although children by nature like to follow and be a part of what's going on. Aboriginal peoples spacial awareness is the best I've seen. They are taken over the ground of their Mother/Father, shown how to select food, track food, and prepare food.
There are a number of ways to teach - the demonstrate, imitate and practice and practice more is a great way to learn. It is Progressive.
I have taken Children for exercise activities from 5 years old (as part of a CERT IV in Recreation) to conducting weekend training activities consisting of ropes gym (low to the ground), fishing, why things are seen, build rubber band planes, cooking, painting (with a view of detailing what is seen), floatation/survival in water etc for an Aboriginal Group. All practical - all Children love it, but best to start early.
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Post by overlord on Aug 4, 2014 10:08:48 GMT 8
I was thinking along the lines that Toddlers would be along the lines of 4 years old to 7 years old while kids would be the 8 to 12 year old bracket. Their ability to contribute and needs are quite different as the 4 to 7 year olds still do require nutrition levels different from the kids.
Will look into your advise on this too. Thanks, mate.
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Post by strop2 on Aug 4, 2014 11:04:22 GMT 8
The Aboriginal group I had (eight kids) were from ages 5-13 years old. The older children don't need as much supervision and some times they can assist. The older children have a chance to develop leadership and training skills.
If the training is planned properly, you can split the groups if you have enough instructors/teachers or combine them depends on what you want to achieve.
You can identify individual potential within smaller groups much easier and your age groupings would be more beneficial.
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Post by strop2 on Oct 9, 2014 14:22:41 GMT 8
My 5 yr old likes observing and then doing. He pulls up a chair to look and when your back is turned, he will do. Not good when power tools are involved and I have to lock him out of the garage. But it does allow me to buy toys that he can learn from. And he always likes to help. This is similar to other posts I've written in this Thread. He likes doing what other kids do even if they're older. When he was 2 yr old he would show adults how to use the air cooler, I teach him how to use the scooter and he teaches his cousins, I show him how to ride a bicycle without training wheels and then he teaches his cousins. He already thinks for himself and is easy to train.
This is how to prep some kids - however, some kids will need a little more psychology - read self defence threads.
Photo is son at almost 3yrs old looking at his bug out vehicle to see how it works. He placed it up onto the steps so he could get a better look. I think he saw this on TV.
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Post by overlord on Oct 9, 2014 17:39:51 GMT 8
Very cool kid! Keep up the stimulation of his mind, he will definitely be one heck of a man when he grows up.
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Post by strop2 on Oct 18, 2014 13:44:35 GMT 8
In regards to prepping for children, they still need education and effort must be made to supply the time required to achieve this. Whether the education is physical, psychological or skills based, including Language/Literacy/Numeracy, to maintain a continued positive development.
I have over a hundred books on various topics (not just prepping and survival), including kids books, history and more. I could do home schooling, if necessary. I have a small chalkboard and hopefully I can find a magnetic whiteboard and larger chalkboard in the near future. Every item I buy always has more than one use - it will have a Primary Use, Secondary and further uses. If it doesn't have more than one use - I find it difficult to justify for purchase. This also helps to not buy too many items that clatter your house - the size of your home/storage area will determine quantity, size, priority of purchases.
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Post by strop2 on Oct 18, 2014 13:46:25 GMT 8
A game I have played with children and adults is 'what can I use this for'? The item could be anything from a garbage bag to a 1 metre stick. Some of the replies are amazing from children or people with a more developed left side of brain.
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