Team Fairchild Youth Supervision Policy Published June 23, 2017 By Ruth Sunde 92nd Medical Group Family Advocacy FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Every military installation, including Fairchild, has a Base Youth Supervision policy. The policy was devised with a normal child’s developmental milestones in mind and often, incorporates state requirements.Fairchild’s Base Youth Supervision policy comes in an easy-to-read chart, broken down by age and activity. Use of this policy is required if you live on base or you bring your child onto the installation. Washington State does not publish a similar policy or chart.Families who live in neighboring communities may use the chart as a good guide, but should take several things into consideration when making those sometimes tough decisions about what their kids can do independently. First, the parent should consider their child’s developmental progress. For instance, do you have concerns about your child’s maturity or are they behind on some developmental milestones? Second, what is your child’s temperament? Are they naturally friendly? Have you talked with them about strangers? Lastly, it is appropriate to consider your neighborhood. Do you live in a neighborhood with high instances of crime? The Youth Supervision policy can be modified to be more restrictive in the case that any of the above factors are present in your kid’s environment.If you have any questions or would like a copy of the base Youth Supervision policy, contact Family Advocacy at (509) 247-2687.