uld be able to understand common dangers, if they’re taught.
Teaching children how they can keep themselves safe can be really rewarding. They should still be supervised if they’re using electrical appliances, but you can expect them to understand some of the risks.
Responsibility can be a scary word even for adults! Although young children can start learning how their actions affect others, they’re not quite ready for the responsibility of looking after their brothers and sisters, especially if there are electrical appliances in the room.
Toys that are electrically operated are designed to ensure that there is virtually no danger of electrocuting anyone.
8-11 year olds
At this age, all children should be ready for more responsibility. Most can decide whether a situation is ‘safe’ or ‘dangerous.’
Learning by doing. Older children can practise using appliances on their own. Why not ask them to warm something in the microwave, make toast, or even cook a simple meal? If they can do it safely under your watchful eye they’ll know how to do it safely on their own.