Entry: Ahmad-proof? Wednesday, December 08, 2004



I stopped by a couple of stores this morning.  I found some wireless alarms to put on the front door and A's bedroom door.  They have 3 settings- chime, alarm, and off.  The chime or alarm will go off when the door is open.  I also bought some super glue and used it to put the child safety knobs on both doors.  So even if he is able to get the knobs off we will know when he opens the door.  Hopefully this will help things.  The only other option is sleeping in front of the door.

   4 comments

UmmZaynab
December 17, 2004   09:10 PM PST
 
As I was thinking about this I wondered if you have actually sat down with him at some neutral time and just kind of asked him why he leaves. I know it sounds kind of simple and silly but he may actually surprise you and tell you. If you think he won't respond to a real conversation, you could start playing a game with him with some stuffed animals or puppets or whatever and start acting out a scenario where your character escapes from his house and see what his reaction is. Or you could just play animals (or whatever) with him and he may actually make that plot happen on his own. There is a lot of information about this in Playful Parenting, I hate to sound like a broken record about that book but he really gives detailed information on how to use those kinds of play scenarios to find out what's really going on in your child's head and I have to say in my experience when I have done that it has worked every time. May Allah provide you some rest and ease in your situation, aameen.
sume
December 13, 2004   08:12 AM PST
 
Insha'Allah it'll work sis. I finally ended up getting those slip locks and putting them as high up as possible. My four year old hasn't figured out how to open them yet. I never thought of getting an alarm though. I hope it doesn't get that bad.

Insha'Allah it just means A will be extremely smart, do well in school and get a good job. Maybe more worry now, means less worry later. I tell myself that a lot!

take3
December 10, 2004   11:04 AM PST
 
insha'Allah it will give you some ease sis.. Poor A, now he has find something else to entertain him ;-)
ummhamza
December 10, 2004   06:33 AM PST
 
Wow, masha'allah. I am glad you found those alarms. Insha'allah they will make containing the little rabbit a bit easier... *hug* A. would probably get a kick out of sleeping with you in front of the door! I hope that Allah grants you sabr/patience and that you will be rewarded for all that you do for your son.

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