Be Proactive For Good Child Protection
by: Roy Allen
We don't go very
long these days without hearing about a child being abducting. It's a
very scary thought for parents but you can take steps now to establish
good child protection.
One of the biggest areas of vulnerability is any time you are getting in
and out of your vehicle, especially with small children. If you are
holding a baby, your hands aren't available to ward off an attacker.
Whenever possible, observe the area you are about to enter before
leaving the building you are in. Practice getting your key in the car
door lock and house door as quickly as possible without having to focus
on the locks. Practice getting children into your car and your home as
quickly as possible. CONTINUED BELOW
Look into
your car before getting in or placing a child in. Bad guys have been
known to enter cars and wait until an unsuspecting person gets in.
Whenever practical, walk around the entire car and look before getting
in. Some criminals have caused damage that does not disable a car
immediately, but down the road, away from a busy area.
Effective child protection requires some discussion with kids about
strangers. Develop code words for anyone you trust to pick up your
children and teach your little ones the code. Tell them not to ride or
go with anyone who doesn't know the code. Tell children to trust their
instincts. If they think something’s wrong with someone they meet,
they should run away.
Warn children about common lures such as needing help finding a lost
puppy, offers of candy or toys, and desires to take a picture. When
children hear these approaches from a stranger, they should run fast
to a safe place. Teach your children the safe places in your community
they can escape to.
Teach your kids what to do if they get lost while shopping. They
should go to the nearest security guard or cashier. They should not
ask for help from a shopper they don’t know or go into the parking lot
to look for you.
Children can make a potential abductor panic and flee by screaming at
the top of their lungs, "He's kidnapping me!" or "Fire!" which will
quickly bring attention to the attempted abduction.
Avoid putting your children's names on their garments and possessions.
When children hear their names called, they let their guard down,
thinking it's someone they know.
Good child protection requires preparation. Predators are anywhere and
everywhere.
About The Author
Roy Allen's Your Protection First web site provides quality self defense items for men, women and children. His mission is to provide child protection products and information to ensure your child's safety. Visit http://www.yourprotectionfirst.com.
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