Who?
YOU!
• A parent is the best person to teach a child about personal safety.
What?
• Effective personal safety skills.
• Smart Thinking
• Strong Character
• Sticking Together
When?
NOW!
• Age and maturity matter.
• There is no perfect age when parents should begin teaching children about personal safety.
• A child’s ability to comprehend and practice safety skills is affected by age, educational, and developmental levels.
How?
LISTEN to your children.
• Know your children’s daily activities and habits.
• Listen to what they like and what they don’t like.
• Encourage open communication. Let your children know they can talk to you about any situation.
• Reassure your children that their safety is your #1 concern.
TEACH your children.
• Set boundaries about places they may go, people they may see, and things they may do.
• Reinforce the importance of the "buddy system."
• It's OK to say NO—tell your children to trust their instincts.
Get INVOLVED.
• Know where your children are at all times.
• Your children should check in with you if there is a change in plans.
• There is no substitute for your attention and supervision.
PRACTICE safety skills with your child.
• Rehearse safety skills so that they become second nature.
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