When a child is locked in the bathroom with water running and says he's doing nothing, but the dog is barking, call 911.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Children lying about being alone with water running can indicate danger.
- In plain terms
- If a kid says nothing but water runs and the dog barks, call help.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your gut when kids act strange in bathrooms.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we spot danger at home?
- What sounds indicate an emergency?
Another view
It treats a potential accident as a punchline.
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