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Has anyone had experience with a FC exposed to porn acting out what they had seen on younger siblings? How do you protect the other kids when there is no other room in the house to separate them?
I read an article that suggested putting motion sensors in the room, but am afraid they would drive me crazy going off all day long.
We have been to counseling. The issue has been discussed and is being worked on, but since counseling is every other week, I worry about protecting the other kids in the room.
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elliemay12
Has anyone had experience with a FC exposed to porn acting out what they had seen on younger siblings? How do you protect the other kids when there is no other room in the house to separate them?
That's hard even when they sleep in different rooms. They can sneak into each other room. If there's no way they can be separated. I would get baby monitors. Also I would try to read to them until they go to sleep. Someone will have to supervise at all times. I would try to keep this kid busy. I'm not saying don't allow her play with anyone. Just keep an eye on her. When she gets older she might no better. Also if she's young enough she might forget ever watching porn. If you catch her I would just redirect her.
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According to almost every fp that I've known who have managed to successfully navigate this one, the best (possibly only) way to really manage it is line of sight supervision at all times, sleeping in separate rooms & possibly alarmed doors for nighttime. There's just really no way to protect the others if they are in the same room without continual supervision.
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Yep, been there, done that. Ours proved to be a big risk for perpetrating. Once caught he no longer even tried to hide his attempts to repeat. I don't know of all kids who view porn could be such a big risk.
I wasn't clear whether you had actually had a incident or if you are just worried about it (you should be). If there are serious signs of risk or if you've already had an offense then:
100% supervision outside of the room, reliable closed door alarm on the door AND THE WINDOW!
In your home this kid will have to live like in prison until 18. (s)he needs to end up as an only child in order to have a semi-normal life. I'd ask for a new placement. If there are siblings then CPS should split them, but whether they do that will depend on how seriously they take it.
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