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Kiera Coffelt posted a reply on Re: Abandoned Kiddos
Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022 at 5:58 PM
Said: We have as well. We've had visitors leave their children inside the museum and go out to their cars, or leave their children in different buildings. We've had to go as far as informing our expectations with regards to supervision at ent...
Melanie Vartabedian posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022 at 5:49 PM
Abandoned Kiddos
Another unfortunate trend we're experiencing recently (along with destructive behavior), is coming across children, often very young ones, who are unattended for long stretches of time. We had a crying 18-month-old last week whose parent was so dismissive when they came to "retrieve" the child. A similar experience today of a child in a stroller who was alone for over 5 minutes, and once again the parent was dismissive that we were concerned.
Any similar experiences? Suggest...
Any similar experiences? Suggest...
Starr Peters posted a reply on Re: Destructive Behavior
Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022 at 5:03 PM
Said: We are also seeing this at our science center here in Louisville, Kentucky. Late 2020 and early 2021 it felt like there was an increase in people being good at reading signs and following directions, but it was definitely temporary. We ...
Madai Favaro posted a reply on Re: Destructive Behavior
Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022 at 11:30 AM
Said: This is all super interesting to me! Madai here with Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa, FL. I have noticed overall that children (and parents) have become more aggressive and violent over the past year. It seems like destruction and vio...
Beth Whisman posted a reply on Re: Destructive Behavior
Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022 at 10:57 AM
Said: We have noticed this even with some field trips. We are trying to offer grace, but it's clear the kids and their chaperones are struggling with the same issues that teachers have talked about. There is a lack of accountability and low g...
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