Let’s face it, the world is full of dangerous potentially deadly objects and I think we may need to rid our environments of them before we all fall victim.
I keep hearing about how dangerous fidget spinners are. They have been articles and news reports about kids choking. These were older kids 5 years old and 10 years old. If my kids put something in their mouth after having been told not to, I just take it away from them.
If my child doesn’t possess the personal maturity to not put toys in their mouth, that’s MY problem…not society’s.
If every thing that could be considered a hazard had to be recalled or removed from the shelves because children are getting hurt houses would be empty.
I’ve got a number of items that I feel we need to get rid of so that kids can be safe.
Forks – My kids have hit their teeth while eating several times, as have my husband and I. I have also dropped a fork on my foot and been stabbed by one while loading and unloading the dishwasher.
Stairs – Everyone in my house has fallen down and up the stairs. Every building should be flat, how can we expect our children to navigate the all those tripping hazards?
Other Siblings – They can hurt each other, whether accidentally or intentionally. We should really be implements a no sibling policy.
Soap – Have you ever heard a child scream when they get soap in their eye? Oh wait that might have been me. Well my kids have done that too, not pleasant for anyone. Bath time is supposed to be enjoyable (it’s not really tearless).
Furniture – My kids and my husband and I have stubbed out toes on our furniture, and let me tell you…it hurts. My kids learned a lot of R-rated words when I stub my toe. We need to outlaw furniture, floors for all!
Liquids – I have slipped when there have been liquids left on the floor, because my kids didn’t feel like cleaning up the mess they made. So dangerous, they need warning labels on the bottles and all faucets.
Beds – I’ve had kids fall out of bed and I can’t even count the number of times I’ve thrown out my back making beds. They all need to go. Sleeping bags for everyone (until someone gets hurt by the zipper).
This is just a small list of things we need to recall, put warning labels on or simply get rid of all together because they are just too dangerous.
The other siblings one is LEGIT. My kids seriously have it out for each other sometimes.
I love your humour for this post. Made me smile and giggle several times!
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A few nights ago, I ran right into the corner of my bed and thought I had broken my leg! I have a huge bruise. I’ve also fallen down the stairs before – ouch! This is a great list and you made a valid point! 🙂
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I think other siblings is probably the most dangerous of all LOL. Kids do not know how to do things in a way that doesn’t hurt the other child either physically or emotionally. I watch my kids in the sibling rivalry they have sometimes is crazy.
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It is crazy the amount of things you can hurt yourself within the home, I’m always walking into things or dropping things on myself! 😉
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Hahahaha, other siblings is epic and so true. My siblings and I used to fight like cats and dogs it was epic, glad none of us got recalled lol
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LOL I run into door sometimes. I vote we recall those too. It can’t be because I’m clumsy at times! My daughter is going to be a teacher in less than a year, so I’m pretty sure she’s going to want to outlaw fidget spinners for a different reason lol.
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Lol I loved this post and can relate very well. There’s so many things that kids can get hurt on or by using, it’s madness.
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You’re hysterical! Love you, mama!
Oh man, I hurt myself all the time. I am not enthralled by the idea of fidget spinners because I think they’re dumb, but children of a certain age should have one.
Such an accurate post. I’ve stubbed my toes so many times on bed frames, coffee tables, and dressers that I now tape bubble wrap to the corner of those items to avoid toe damage. Great and hilarious post!
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Hahahaha! Loved this post! I always crack up at the warnings that are totally common sense!
I have a Stella too! 🙂 But on a serious note, can we please get rid of siblings? They are responsible for most of my scars!
Your post was so much fun. It is true that everything seems to be blamed on ‘the item’s orgin’ and not the fact that parents seem to want to blame someone else. There are so many different things that we can’t control in our home or outside of home. Pretty soon our houses would be bare lol. Again I enjoyed your humor.
Enjoyed reading this post. I can relate to some of these on so many levels. I am always stubbing my toe on some furniture or item lying around the house. I have siblings too, and I can say that this is true.
This is a great post. The world is a dangerous place. We need to wrap ourselves in bubble wrap just to be safe.
I agree that pretty much everything in life can be deadly. People overreact way too much these days.
My kids wanted fidget spinners so bad we let them buy one with their allowance. I always make sure to remind the kids nothing goes in their mouth. If we were to get rid of all the hazards in life we would have nothing.
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Your post is so relatable. Don’t forget about doors. I’ve walked into a few of those in my life.
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Haha…this post cracked me up. Such a great reminder to everyone that they should stop worrying so much and have more fun in life!
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Too funny! My mom is always telling stories about things they did when they were kids that no one would ever feel ok letting their kids do now. Sometimes you just gotta live and not be terrified of the “what ifs”.
Toothpicks are on my list – those things are terrifyingly scary lol! Siblings is a real struggle though – recall for sure!
You are so right. There are hazards everywhere. I trip over my own feet regularly.
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You made a great point! Things can easily become dangerous if we are not careful.
Haha! I love this post! These are too real! Other siblings are the most dangerous!
Well I never knew that, a home can turn into a deadly place 🙂 Well-being over imaginative, I am taking myself into some adventurous stories I can write using these objects at home. The most deadly thing I often observe at home is stubbing my toe on some furniture or item lying around the house. Your post is really fun. Good to read.
You forgot to add legos to the list. Those things are brutal to step on. Also little racecars, if you step on them just right they propel your feet forward while your butt hits the floor.
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I’m seriously crying I’m laughing so hard. I literally say this all the time. Pretty much everything can hurt your kid. That’s why they have parents to watch them and protect them!
Oh these are all true and the fork accident from dishwasher, I have done that too. I hate when I kick the legs of the chair or the table.
Hah! The world is definitely a dangerous place! I injure myself on the regular!
LOL! There are so many dangers lurking at every corner for our kids! If you only knew how my mother’s anxiety is serious about some of this stuff. She once had a cow because one of my kids was walking across the room holding a pencil. She was convinced they could put their eye out with it. I just roll my eyes.
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My goodness when I have a little one around you have to child prof the hom.
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