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Are you a working mum? Here’s how you can ensure that your child is properly supervised.
Posted on
13 September 2017
| Last updated on 19 February 2018
During early and middle childhood, children need supervision. A responsible adult should be available to get them ready and off to school in the morning and supervise them after school until you return home from work.
Here's how you can make sure that your child is in capable and responsible hands while you are at work.
- If a family member will care for your child, communicate the need to follow consistent rules set by the parent regarding schedules, discipline, and homework.
- Children approaching adolescence (11- and 12-year-olds) should not come home to an empty house in the afternoon unless they show unusual maturity for their age.
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- If alternate adult supervision is not available, parents should make special efforts to supervise their children from a distance. Children should have a set time when they are expected to arrive at home and should check in with a neighbor or with a parent by telephone.
- If you choose an after-school program for your child, inquire about the training of the staff. There should be a high staff-to-child ratio, trained persons to address health issues and emergencies, and the rooms and the playground should be safe.
Dr. Jessy Mouhayar
Specialist Pediatrics and Neonatology
Bareen Hospital
