My 18 year old, Miranda, went over to babysit last night for the first time
at the home of a single mom with boys ages 2 and 3, and a girl, age 7.  Mom
left at 6:30 pm, and wasn't due home til 9:30 pm (and didn't show up til 11
pm, but that's another story).  Three year fell asleep on the couch watching
TV.  Miranda was putting the two year old to bed and 7 year old came in to
see "what is taking you so long?"  Miranda said "I'm singing to Nicky and
rubbing his belly, and he is almost asleep, but he's not quite there yet."
Seven year old said "My mom just shuts the door and lets him cry himself to
sleep every night." Miranda said (without thinking) "That's not good for
children.  They shouldn't be left alone to cry."  Seven year old says "Will
you PLEASE tell my mom that??"

Later, Miranda laid down with the seven year old and read her a story, then
stayed and read her own book til the child was asleep.

Kathy Dettwyler

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