Help me - 6yo playing with FIRE

[Queen]

I am really hoping this was a one off REALLY I am

Today I went to the toilet (as you do) and when I came out DD2's bedroom door was shut and I smelled smoke I looked in the kitchen thinking I may have left something on, before opening DD2's door to find DD1 crouched on the floor with a candle and the stove lighter

I yelled, but she smiled and giggled at me

I don't even want to think of the "what if's"

I tried to explain to her about fire (which we have done before) but she just kept smiling at me

Soooo I need help, WTF do I do????

I just took her out the back and set a stuffed toy and a shirt on fire to show her what fire does, I am now scared about encouraging her.

Please help!!!

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Can you take her to the local CFA to discuss fire safety?

I'd be asking the school for hints too.

Lock all lighters, matches or stove lighters in a cupboard and tell her should she be caught touching them or trying to get them there will be punishment (your choice what)

I hope it was a once off but she needs to be aware it's a NO and it's DANGEROUS. All kids go through this stage but she has to understand.

Prob no help, good luck!


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[Onelittleprincess]

I agree. Take her to a local fire station. Give them a call and say what's happened and ask to bring her by for a visit and talk about fire dangers. Alot are very willing to do this. They have open days but I think there in may.

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

I know we have quite a few CFA members here or their OH's are
Members, hopefully someone pops in.


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