Anonymous wrote:Let him burn, soon he'll learn to put on his own sunscreen

Terrible advice. Just one severe sunburn as a child can lead to skin cancer as an adult.

Take him to the dr. after his visits with dad to document the burns. Ask the pediatrician to call CPS.

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Anonymous wrote:I disagree -- OP's concern is not valid, it's hysterical. If her DS is 18 and doesn't put sunscreen on himself she's got bigger problems.

It IS valid-burns in childhood can increase the chance of melanoma later!

OP, for now I would start with using the spf-clothing and putting the 10 hr suncreen on (if possible). I would also take DS to the ped next time he comes home with a burn-document it! Then speak to your lawyer, this is medical neglect.

Yes, burns are a valid concern. But OP specifically says she doesn't want this to happen until her DS is 18. That's hysterical and provides a lot of insight into how credible she is.

Hey troll. Get a life

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Anonymous wrote:I disagree -- OP's concern is not valid, it's hysterical. If her DS is 18 and doesn't put sunscreen on himself she's got bigger problems.

It IS valid-burns in childhood can increase the chance of melanoma later!

OP, for now I would start with using the spf-clothing and putting the 10 hr suncreen on (if possible). I would also take DS to the ped next time he comes home with a burn-document it! Then speak to your lawyer, this is medical neglect.

Yes, burns are a valid concern. But OP specifically says she doesn't want this to happen until her DS is 18. That's hysterical and provides a lot of insight into how credible she is.

Anonymous wrote:I disagree -- OP's concern is not valid, it's hysterical. If her DS is 18 and doesn't put sunscreen on himself she's got bigger problems.

It IS valid-burns in childhood can increase the chance of melanoma later!

OP, for now I would start with using the spf-clothing and putting the 10 hr suncreen on (if possible). I would also take DS to the ped next time he comes home with a burn-document it! Then speak to your lawyer, this is medical neglect.

Let him burn, soon he'll learn to put on his own sunscreen

Mine is 4.5 and I've taught him to put on his own sunscreen. Get the one that is for babies so it doesn't burn his eyes if he messes up.

I would get him a stick for his face and spray for the rest of him. Tell him to keep his mouth shut and use the spray outside. I think any ill effects from the spray are better (unless your DS has asthma) than constantly getting sunburns.

My 5 yo can't put on her own sunscreen either. Hell, sometimes I do a bad job on myself.

Anonymous wrote:If you do not teach him to put on sunscreen himself, he will burn daily until the age of 18, unless some teeny popper girl teaches him before before that age

He's 5 not 15