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Parent–Child
Safety Tips
Make
sure your child knows his/her full name, your full name, address
and telephone number with area code. This seems like a lot for a
child to remember but this important information in an emergency.
Show
your child how to dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Teach
your child who the trusted adults are by using a code word. This
code word is to be used if someone other than yourself is picking
up your child at school, day care, etc. Use a word that both
you and the child can easily remember, and change it after each
pickup.
Parents
do not lose sight of your child in public place, especially when
very crowded, such as festivals.
Take
note of what your child is wearing on a daily basis, and avoid
putting your child’s name on the exterior of their clothing, book
bags, etc.
Remind
your child if they do become lost to find a store clerk, vendor or
law enforcement officer and they can help them find you.
Teach
your child to always walk with someone or in a group, there is
safety in numbers.
If your
children find themselves in a dangerous situation tell them they
should yell (“this is not my mom or dad”) this will draw attention
to them.
Child
predators are not easy to recognize. They look like regular
people so if they do not know a person, that person’s a stranger.
Remind
your child no to take candy, food, toys, etc. from others without
your permission from you.
Tell
your child and to let always let someone know where he or she is
at all times.
Parents
remind the child to report any stranger who bothers them, asks for
help, tells them to keep a special secret or tries to touch them
anywhere a swimsuit goes. Tell them if it fells wrong then it is
wrong.
Parents
always keep an up to date photo of your child also keep a record
of height and weight. This information is important to have in
case there is ever an emergency.
Suggestion:
You could keep a height and weight chart on the back of a closet
door. Make it a fun event by showing the child how much they have
grown periodically through the year. Children grow fast so
measurements should be taken approximately every four months.
Remember:
Tell
your child if someone bothers or tries to touch you yell, get away
fast and tell a trusted adult. Make sure they know never be
afraid to say “NO” if something or someone makes them feel bad or
unsafe.
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