Should Children Witness Childbirth?

  • Due to a power outage at the time, only one paramedic responded to the call. The house was very, very dark, so the paramedic asked Katelyn, a 3-year old girl, to hold a flashlight high over her mommy so he could see while he helped deliver the baby. Very diligently, Katelyn did as she was asked.

    Heidi pushed and pushed, and after a little while Connor was born. The paramedic lifted him by his little feet and spanked him on his bottom. Connor began to cry. The paramedic then thanked Katelyn for her help and asked the wide-eyed 3-year old what she thought about what she had just witnessed. Katelyn quickly responded, "He shouldn't have crawled in there in the first place. Smack him again."

  • Ruth that is to funny!
  • awww. haha too cute.
  • That is so funny! I am a nanny for a 3 year old and her 8 mos. old baby sister, and that is so typical of the comments she makes about her little sister!
  • very cute.
  • I was reading this aloud. My DH was like, what in the world are you reading that has to be fat chicks - because all those other forums are way to seirous.
  • yep yep yep
    Quote: Due to a power outage at the time, only one paramedic responded to the call. The house was very, very dark, so the paramedic asked Katelyn, a 3-year old girl, to hold a flashlight high over her mommy so he could see while he helped deliver the baby. Very diligently, Katelyn did as she was asked.

    Heidi pushed and pushed, and after a little while Connor was born. The paramedic lifted him by his little feet and spanked him on his bottom. Connor began to cry. The paramedic then thanked Katelyn for her help and asked the wide-eyed 3-year old what she thought about what she had just witnessed. Katelyn quickly responded, "He shouldn't have crawled in there in the first place. Smack him again."

    Im a 15 year old from australia and i think children should witness childbirth. It's a learning experience everyone should have the opportunity to take.
  • I absolutely agree. Welcome to 3fatchicks.