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My toddler memorized the disarm code and let the dog out
Last month, I was testing a new system at home when my three-year-old watched me enter the code. A few days later, I found the alarm disarmed and the front door wide open. She had copied my button presses and let the family dog outside. This could have been a big security problem if it was a real break-in. Now, I always use a plastic cover over the keypad when I set new codes. I also make separate user codes just for the adults in the house. Talk to your kids about the alarm but do not let them touch the panel. It is a simple fix that keeps everyone safe and the system working right.
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joseph3561d ago
That toddler's memory is honestly pretty impressive for three years old.
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nancy_carr1d ago
When do you think childhood memories really start for most people? My own earliest one is just a strong feeling of safety tied to the smell of coffee brewing, not a clear event. It's more an emotion than a story, from when I was maybe four. That toddler's clear memory seems much more advanced than that hazy stuff. Makes you wonder what sticks for them and what just fades away.
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