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ParentsBack To School Safety Tips
Whether your child is going to school for the first time or you
are used to the hustle and bustle of this season, there are some
tips you can always use to make sure that your kids are safe at
school.
1. Younger kids should know their name, surname, address
and phone number. They should also know how to get in touch with you
which can be as easy as knowing your office or cell number. 2.
Teach your kids to obey traffic rules if walking to the school or up
to the bus stop. 3. It is important to teach your child to not to
talk with strangers or accept any food, candy or even rides. This
applies to all students from pre-schoolers to teens. 4. Clothes
and other objects with drawstrings are very dangerous and should be
avoided. Strings can get caught in playground equipment, bus
handrails, or on a bolt and cause accidents. 5. Hold daily
conversations with your kids about what happened at school so that
you stay updated on all the progress and can nip problems in the
bud. 6. For older children, advise them to never leave their
drinks unattended when heading out with friends. 7. Purchase good
backpacks and if necessary, provide them with locks to safeguard
valuable belongings like technical gadgets. 8. At home, use
parental controls on your computers to keep track of what websites
your kids visit.
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