Call from Potential DCD?

[daycarediva]

I'm wondering if OP is simply young. Females have been taught "stranger danger" with a male image of a predator their entire childhoods. It takes a minute or two to get out of their system.

I was really nervous the first time an unknown man came to my home when I was alone. All I could think of was how John Walsh was going to narrate my story.... were people going to be shouting "dumba$$, run!!" at the screen... ::

OP, my advice, never interview with children in your care, have someone available to assist you quickly if possible, learn self defense at the level you are most comfortable (I like .45) and use common sense. Women are just as dangerous, please never trust someone simply because they are female. Pretty please. :hug:

:: This made me spit out water. HILARIOUS!

I agree.

I have many single dads, or Dad as the primary contact. It has yet to be a safety issue. If you're nervous, you could always have a male friend/relative stay in another room if you decide to interview.

I ALWAYS have my dh home, no kids present when I interview.

[Alwaysgreener]

I was really nervous the first time an unknown man came to my home when I was alone. All I could think of was how John Walsh was going to narrate my story.... were people going to be shouting "dumba$$, run!!" at the screen... ::
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Too funny

[DaveA]

I was really nervous the first time an unknown man came to my home when I was alone. All I could think of was how John Walsh was going to narrate my story.... were people going to be shouting "dumba$$, run!!" at the screen... ::

Am I the only one, or does anyone else picture whatever their mental image of Cat Herder is beating the living @#%& out of some guy with a kid's chair?::::

[Cat Herder]

Am I the only one, or does anyone else picture whatever their mental image of Cat Herder is beating the living @#%& out of some guy with a kid's chair?::::

Eh, if you find yourself in a fair fight, you are doing it wrong.

[Ariana]

Just a tip, the dads are WAY more annoying than the moms! Lol. I find if you have a dad who is the primary parent he is, in general, anal as all get out :: be extra prepared for lots of questions. I think it was a dad who was my first parent to ever ask me about my records check, in general the moms care way less. I think moms go by vibes moreso than the dads.

Sorry way off topic!

[racemom]

Am I the only one, or does anyone else picture whatever their mental image of Cat Herder is beating the living @#%& out of some guy with a kid's chair?::::

Now I do, Thanks dave!😆

[Unregistered]

well to clarify, I was thinking about my safety. I would've been home alone and my very 1st call for my daycare was a guy. however I went through with it and he brought his wife. it was a great interview.

I'll add, it's a lot of crazy ppl these days doing all sorts of stuff so everyone should be somewhat cautious inviting strangers I to our homes.

[Meeko]

I don't worry too much about safety as my family is all here all the time. But we still keep the doors locked at all times and take reasonable precautions.

You hear of women going to hospitals and trying to steal babies. They still do it knowing that security is high. I am just waiting for a report of someone going to a daycare during the day and trying to steal a baby. Would be much easier than a hospital if the daycare allows daytime interviews/visits etc. Especially if all the person had to deal with is one provider, who has to protect all the rest of the children.

A home daycare visit is also a dream come true for a pedophile.

I only allow visits after hours and only if I am not alone.

If I was single, I would make sure I had a friend over during interview time. They don't have to be right there. Just noisy enough in another room to make it obvious others are in the home.

Some may think I'm paranoid, but I would rather be safe than sorry.

[Mom2Two]

Just a tip, the dads are WAY more annoying than the moms! Lol. I find if you have a dad who is the primary parent he is, in general, anal as all get out :: be extra prepared for lots of questions. I think it was a dad who was my first parent to ever ask me about my records check, in general the moms care way less. I think moms go by vibes moreso than the dads.

Sorry way off topic!

I have found this too. When dads are the ones who are doing the calling, they are sometimes control freaks.

But also, I would not like to ever do an interview when I'm here by myself. I've almost always had my husband here, or at least my teenage son.

[DaveA]

well to clarify, I was thinking about my safety. I would've been home alone and my very 1st call for my daycare was a guy. however I went through with it and he brought his wife. it was a great interview.

I'll add, it's a lot of crazy ppl these days doing all sorts of stuff so everyone should be somewhat cautious inviting strangers I to our homes.

Glad the interview went well.

Just a tip, the dads are WAY more annoying than the moms! Lol. I find if you have a dad who is the primary parent he is, in general, anal as all get out :: be extra prepared for lots of questions. I think it was a dad who was my first parent to ever ask me about my records check, in general the moms care way less. I think moms go by vibes moreso than the dads.

Sorry way off topic!

Now I've found the exact opposite to be true- I have WAY more trouble with single moms. Aside from the percentage that won't even deal with me because I'm a guy a good number feel the need to act like this is the first child I've ever even seen. Most of the single dads or dads who are my primary contact are much easier to work with. Maybe that's because they feel more comfortable with me.