parenting moments

My Daughter Got Her Arm Stuck in a Chair

By Steve Helmer

@srhelmer (7047)

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

May 24, 2016 7:28pm CST

She's OK and my wife was able to get her unstuck without any difficulty. But, it definitely scared her. I'm not even sure how she managed to get her arm in there because the gap doesn't look big enough. Anyway, I hope she learned her lesson.

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@josie_ (10033)

• Philippines

25 May 16

Children are by nature curious and getting into places or situations where they shouldn't be. That's how they learn. How old is your daughter?

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@srhelmer (7047)

• Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

25 May 16

6. I was actually somewhat impressed with how she kept her composure. She was obviously scared but calmly called for help and didn't start crying until she was free (likely because she thought she was in trouble).

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@josie_ (10033)

• Philippines

25 May 16

@srhelmer _She acted more adult than some adults "crying over spilled milk".

Must have something to do about the parenting.

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@GardenGerty (169538)

• United States

25 May 16

Some kids never learn. They are intrigued by little spaces.

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@infatuatedbby (94909)

• United States

25 May 16

I would be scared too (though I don't have kids). Glad your daughter is okay.

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@Teep11 (7673)

• United States

25 May 16

Sounds like something I did when i was little. I'm glad she was able to get her arm out and she's alright.

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