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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 163816" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>I watched and difficult child was taking more of a caretaker role than an equal-at-play role. He has always had that quality around kids younger than him - always trying to help them whenever he can. He was purposely letting the 2 year old lead in the play and made sure all obstacles were eliminated and the play area set up as needed (for example, when the 2 year old wanted to dig in some dirt, difficult child would help in finding a small shovel and a proper place to dig. When he wanted to swing, difficult child would help him onto the swing and push at just the right speed.)</p><p> </p><p>This summer's Red Cross babysitting class (it is set up for 11 yrs and older) is the same day as ATV training. We will wait for the November class (he will then be 12 years old). We have an ATV that difficult child is starting to drive (on our property only) so it is very important that he get this training ASAP. If he passes, he will get a certificate that becomes effective upon his 12th birthday. It sounds like he will need to do some preparation (homework and self tests) before the July 26th class so we will be busy studying for awhile.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 163816, member: 5096"] I watched and difficult child was taking more of a caretaker role than an equal-at-play role. He has always had that quality around kids younger than him - always trying to help them whenever he can. He was purposely letting the 2 year old lead in the play and made sure all obstacles were eliminated and the play area set up as needed (for example, when the 2 year old wanted to dig in some dirt, difficult child would help in finding a small shovel and a proper place to dig. When he wanted to swing, difficult child would help him onto the swing and push at just the right speed.) This summer's Red Cross babysitting class (it is set up for 11 yrs and older) is the same day as ATV training. We will wait for the November class (he will then be 12 years old). We have an ATV that difficult child is starting to drive (on our property only) so it is very important that he get this training ASAP. If he passes, he will get a certificate that becomes effective upon his 12th birthday. It sounds like he will need to do some preparation (homework and self tests) before the July 26th class so we will be busy studying for awhile. [/QUOTE]
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