Subject: chessies and children Posted by oldgirlCBR, jahren@jhu.edu on September 02, 2008 at 14:33:27: In Reply to: Advice on getting a chessie. posted by flyboy56 on September 01, 2008 at 14:49:55: IMO, Chessies love children, but don't see them as playmates, instead see them as VERY valuable fragile helpless members of the family (especially babies). The chessie needs to know that the parent has complete responsibility for the child and they need to be told that their role is merely neutral on the sidelines when it comes to keeping the kid "in line" ... you don't need to be a strict parent or anything, just need to make it darn clear to the chessie that you have that area covered and don't need or want their input. Once they understand that they are happy to sit on the sidelines and provide kind and calm stability, which is arguably just what a kid needs. Follow Ups: Re: chessies and children Baydogs 09:00:58 PST 9/03/08 (0) Post a Followup Screen Name: Password: Subject: Show Smilies Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: If you can't say anything nice, keep your finger off the submit button. Please re-read your message and edit before submitting.