Street Safety for Kids
From pedestrian fatalities to child abductions, children face many dangers when they are out by themselves. Giving a child a thorough education on safety is the best way to defend him against potential threats.
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Don't Go Alone
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Children should never be alone away from home. A pair or group of children will discourage trouble. An adult should also be aware of the child's whereabouts at all times.
Signs
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Use flash cards, pop quizzes and other methods to teach children the meanings of traffic signs. Children should understand stop signs, yield signs and other signals.
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Getting Help
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Teach children what to do in case of dangerous situations. Help them identify policemen, firemen and safe places around the city, such as the police station, fire station, library or other city building. Show them the homes of trusted friends and neighbors, where they can go for help.
Stranger Danger
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Children should never accept rides, money or any sort of gift from someone they do not know. Teach them to run, yell for help and do whatever it takes to draw the attention of passersby and escape anyone who tries to force them into a vehicle.
Avoid Dangerous Areas
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Avoid dark, secluded areas, such as alleys. Staying in well-lit, populated areas reduces the likelihood of danger.
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