I'm thinking I need to start teaching my three-year old son gun safety, etc. The problem is, that when he sees me do something, he thinks he should do it, too.
Example:
He thinks he should be allowed to plug in the vacuum cleaner. I can't count how many times he has been reprimanded and even severely spanked for doing this. He still does it.
So, I'm afraid that, "This is Mommy's gun. It can hurt you. You don't touch it," just won't be good enough.
I even thought that if another adult talked to him, it would carry a little more clout. So, the other day, Ricky saw Coinneach holding my gun and he said (very nicely), "Ricky doesn't touch this."
Well, that was it. My extrememly over-sensetive little boy thought he was being reprimanded by someone he likes and he was so embarrassed that he almost started to cry.
I'm wondering what othre parents have done and how they handle gun safety in their homes.
I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks, in advance.
