Fireworks Safety for Kids
As delightful as fireworks can be, they can also be extremely dangerous. Some children may only be aware of the beauty aspect and may not be aware how much injury and damage fireworks can actually cause. To make sure your children are smart about fireworks, it is important to share some safety tips with them.
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Do Not Touch Fireworks
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Kids should never touch fireworks under any circumstances. Even with adult supervision, all it can take is a child to make one quick wrong move for a fun situation to turn dangerous. Children should be taught that, until they are of legal age for buying fireworks, they should not handle them at all.
Never Treat Fireworks as a Toy
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Although fireworks may seem like a toy, they are not something to play with. With the high risk of injury that could happen, it is important to make sure that children understand the danger of fireworks. They should learn how to properly manage the fireworks so when they are adults, they know how to handle them. Some children may believe that even playing with them for a second is OK, but that is all it can take for something to go wrong.
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Stay at a Safe Distance From Fireworks
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Whether the child is at a public fireworks display or is viewing a private display, he should make sure to stand at a safe distance. Should something go wrong with the fireworks, he needs to make sure he can get away quickly and without injury. A good distance is at least 20 feet.
Use Fireworks Outdoors
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Fireworks should never be used indoors. Not only is there the risk for personal injury, but there is also a huge risk of a fire starting. It is a good idea to inform children that should they use fireworks as an adult, they should never, under any circumstances, use them indoors. Even when using them outdoors, they should make sure to stay far away from any buildings or anything flammable, such as trees.
Tell an Adult About Misuse
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If a non-adult that they know is playing around with fireworks, children should be taught that they need to report it to an adult who can help them. Legal age for buying fireworks varies by state, and children should be aware of that age. They should report any misuse by anyone who is underage to someone who is an adult and can help them.
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