On 13 Jun 95 at 12:50, Karl Best wrote:
> >>> Stan Fickes <fickes@taurus.apple.com> 06/13/95 11:21am >>>
> I suspect Michael (2 1/2) is nearly old enough to not hit the car with
> whatever tool is handy...>>>
>
> Don't count on it.
That's true, but it is time to encourage the young 'uns.
> My two little ones (almost 3 and 4 1/2) both love to get
> into my tools. I've had to chase them out of the garage when I'm working
> 'cause I don't want to let them see me working *with tools* on the car.
I've set up a little workbench, with odd tools, hardware bits and such for the
kids- They're interested, and want to help, and now's the best time to nuture
the interest. Mine are 3 and 6, and they want to help. Find basic chores-
polishing wax, fetching and putting away tools, holding the light... They's
also at the age where they sometimes enjoy a small sorting job- even if they
don't get everything right, they get to help. That's not to say you don't have
to keep an eye on them! I still need to replace the window in the door beetween
the sides of my shop...
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