How to Keep Your Children Safe

 
Children look up to adults for guidance while they are still growing and learning. We can not teach our children too much about safety, especially in the unsafe times in which we live.

1  Teach your children that snakes, spiders and bees are not necessarily dangerous, but should be respected from a distance. In reality, animals such as cats and dogs are much more likely to harm your child, so respect for all animals must be taught.

2 Keep your children within sight while in public places, such as malls and so forth. Do not let them wander off unless they're older children. 

 

3 Choose a babysitter carefully, making sure the person will not neglect your children. When a family member is not available, consider using a sitter that a family member or trusted friend has recommended. 

 

4 Explain and show your children how to Dial 911 (US) or 999 (UK) or 112 (NG) in case of an emergency. Children have even saved the lives of parents by dialing 911 in the US or 999 in the UK.

 

5 Talk to your children and let them know that they can talk to you without outright saying 'Honey, you know you can talk to me!'. 

 

6 Instruct your child or children to stay with a group while waiting for the school bus; or to stay in front of the school while that they are waiting for you.

 

7 Teach your children safety rules on play equipment, such as climbing on monkey bars or swimming pools. Although it can be fun for them, it can also be dangerous. 

 

8 Teaching your children about right and wrong will also help to keep them safe, especially in their teen years.Teach them the complexities of the real world, though - few things are black & white.