How do you keep your children inside the house?

Honestly the best thig is to let your kids outside to get exercise and fresh air every day. If they stay in the houe most of the time you may end up with obese kids. If you are that cautious then maybe you should just be out there with your kids so you can keep an eye on them yourself. It is not fair to the kids to keep them in because you dont feel comfortable with letting them outside to play with the neighbor kids.

Well my kids are always trying to run in the street. and the only way i keep them from going outside is with video games and movies. Things that little kids like.

well have them help you with the cleaning or clean there room sor take out the trash or have there dad play games wit them or go play the games with them or you take your kids outside and let them pl;ay for a while its not going really to hurt them or you to go out for a little while

Me too both of my daughters are not the one who say the street child, coz they raely go out. I don't like them to go out just to play in the street and with their playmates, sometimes my eldest daughter invites her friend to our house and they play barbie dolls. I also bought some of games for them for they will not find to go out if they want to play. But sometimes I feel guilty about it coz I think they must also associate with others thats why sometimes if I'm outside the house I let them go out too just if I can see them. I bought them drawing papers and some coloring books they played on my p.c and some computer games.

I do not let my kids play ouitside without me there to supervise them. They are inside a lot right now. I have 5 little ones the oldest is 5 1/2 an the youngest is 5 months....its hard to get them all outside safely, but we do go out side, when i find the time. lol when inside they do liekto watch tv and go on the computer, but i limit these times

Depending on where you live, it may be difficult to let them outside safely. However, I would urge caution against paranoia. As long as you can keep a resonable eye on them, let them play outside. I spent much of my childhood in our driveway or in the backyard--and I was rarely out of sight of my mom or dad, even if I didn't realize it. Not only will it help them socially if there are other kids for them to play with, but it will keep them healthier. Depending on their ages, set ground rules (no leaving the yard, stay out of the street, don't talk to strangers, etc). If they are too little to not be trusted outside by themselves, then set aside time daily to go out and play with them, or to take a walk together. If they're a little older, then look into community sports. yes, your children are safer inside your house--but you can't keep them in a bubble. Yes accidents happen--but that's true inside or out. Teaching your children basic safety rules will help to keep them safe. In reality, the outside is not as dangerous as it seems, you just can't be careless. Remember, children are smarter than we sometimes give them credit for. And by keeping your children isolated (especially if there are neighborhood kids for them to play with) you are robbing them of important social skills that they will need later in life. Set aside time to play outside, and keep an eye on them through a window--it may hurt a little, but baby birds have to learn to fly, and remember: eventually they'll have to leave the nest for good.

Those kids need to get outside they are going to end up overwieght because they are sitting on their butts all day long. If you think its too dangerous for them outside then GO WITH THEM and play with them even if its only 30 minutes a day. They need to learn to be able to socialize or they won't make friends when they are older. We can't shelter our kids that way its not fair to them. If they are inside then they are going to play video games and on the computer theres not much you can do to avoid it unless you get rid of the systems. My son does it if hes in the house too long too.

i have always allowed my kids to play outside of the house. they do these teacher-student types, the houserole playing, cooking real foods playfully using firewood, the neighborhood game wherein there is a store and some houses around, then they also play card games and those things about stones gathering. i allow them to invite neighbors and they play at the yard. it is good for children to be socializing this way. they get to be adjusted to real life situations. it will have them come to harm. just try to keep watch once in a while.

Ok, there is a priblem here. You NEED to let your kinds out to play with other children. Children NEED that. Not only do they need the social interraction (which they are obviously not getting being glues to an electronic scren), but they need fresh air and the vitamins in the sunshine *which they obviously cannot get indoors). i know you are worried, but you are worrying TOO much. You seem to have a complex and are going to give it to your children. They are going to resent you when they are ill becuase of lack of vitamin D or have no friends because they don't know how to communicate with others. Children need to be children.

Why would a mother want to keep their kids inside when there's a world outside? Kids need to stretch their legs and play in the playground or their toys outside where fresh air is.

I understand how worried you are about letting them outside, especially with all the bad things you see on the news nowadays. I too am very protective of my kids and worry constantly about them. But it's also very important to allow them at least some outside play, especially with the nice weather coming. As long as you or another trusted adult is out there with them they should be fine.

I feel the same way! I am a busy mom, always doing something like cleaning the house, washing, cooking dinner or folding cloths, so I too keep my kids inside most of the day. I am affraid to let them out when I am not able to supervise them because if anything happened to one of them while I wasn't there, I really don't think I could deal with it!

Certainly with all the bad reports on TV about child abductions, you have every right to want to protect your children. You have every reason to be concerned for your children's well being. It's only normal. But, kids do need sunshine and fresh air too. I'm sure there are many local parks near your home, where your children can safely play under your close supervision. If you are concerned that you would not be able to protect them while in such a public place, you could bring a friend or family member along to help out. Or, sign them up for the Boys and Girls club, which is free, or the local YMCA for summer activities. Best of luck with your children.

Electric barb-wire fence around the house and trained men with snipers on the look out, that should do it ;)

What do you do all day? Can't you take your kids outside for at least 30-45 minutes a day, depending on their age that is. I am a very over protective parent myself and that is why I never leave my kids alone, but I go outside with them. Kids need to go outside and play. And with summer coming around, they need it even more. So if you are so worried, then join them, so you can watch out for them.

The kids here at home love watching TV and play computer games, too. Recently, I discovered another way of keeping them occupied at home without facing monitors of any sort. One is playing board games with them, they love this especially if there are several of you playing that game. Company still beats the latest TV series. Another is engaging them in a hands-on activity that is new to them or something not very ordinary for them. Sometimes I initiate art activities with them, painting, pasting, cutting...they love these things. I also include them when I bake especially if what I'm baking is something they really like to eat. They do volunteer to help out in the baking procedure. You have to have a lot of patience though coz children can mess up with the things you're doing. But you always have the choice, to be very serious and scold your child if he does something wrong or take things more playfully and patiently teach your child the right way of doing things. But above all these, I still think that it's good to let your child out once in a while and enjoy the beauty of nature and people around. You cannot shield your children forever, they have to learn to grow and adjust to the community but yes, it is scary. Just balance things and maybe take baby steps until you can go with bigger ones. Make sure that you know where your kids will go or what sort of things they do. More luck to you!