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So Angry at All the Lying, Stealing and Sneaking
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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 270069" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>ONe point, probably obvious - don't think you can get around this by installing a padlock or similar - don't instal anything which can be easily removed with judicious use of screwdriver. It is easy to remove the whole assembly and if the kid is cunning, to then put it all back in place.</p><p></p><p>husband & I don't have a lock on our bedroom, it would be really awkward to try to do it, we'd need an entire new lock assembly. We do have a lock, but it's the kind that any long thin nail could open. We keep a long nail hidden in the top of the door frame, we did go through a time when we had to lock our bedroom door and also remove the long nail; it wasn't too easy for the kids to find an alternative 'key' at short notice. The same 'key' will open the bathroom door, we used to use it if the kids locked themselves in the bathroom inappropriately.</p><p></p><p>If you lock your bedroom (or wherever you put your valuables) then keep the key permanently on a string round your neck. I suggest string, because it weighs less, it's less likely to cause problems with anything else you might wear round your neck, it's easier to lift off if you need to, to pass to another person who needs access.</p><p></p><p>If you don't keep the key round your neck you risk leaving the key in the wrong pocket, or putting it down somewhere where you could lose it or your difficult child find it.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 270069, member: 1991"] ONe point, probably obvious - don't think you can get around this by installing a padlock or similar - don't instal anything which can be easily removed with judicious use of screwdriver. It is easy to remove the whole assembly and if the kid is cunning, to then put it all back in place. husband & I don't have a lock on our bedroom, it would be really awkward to try to do it, we'd need an entire new lock assembly. We do have a lock, but it's the kind that any long thin nail could open. We keep a long nail hidden in the top of the door frame, we did go through a time when we had to lock our bedroom door and also remove the long nail; it wasn't too easy for the kids to find an alternative 'key' at short notice. The same 'key' will open the bathroom door, we used to use it if the kids locked themselves in the bathroom inappropriately. If you lock your bedroom (or wherever you put your valuables) then keep the key permanently on a string round your neck. I suggest string, because it weighs less, it's less likely to cause problems with anything else you might wear round your neck, it's easier to lift off if you need to, to pass to another person who needs access. If you don't keep the key round your neck you risk leaving the key in the wrong pocket, or putting it down somewhere where you could lose it or your difficult child find it. Marg [/QUOTE]
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