Back To School-Safety tips for children

I just could not get this day out of my mind,yes I am back to school.

Amen, Lord Your word says that you will show mercy on whom you will show mercy and compassion on whom you will show compassion.

Thank you for Counting  our children among those that shall receive your mercy to return back to school in peace and sound health,we are very grateful.

In an age-appropriate way, students should learn the following:

· Their name, age, telephone number and address

· A secret family password to identify when someone different will pick them up

· How to reach a parent, guardian or family contact in an emergency

· How to contact police, fire and ambulance personnel

· To let a parent or other responsible adult know where they will be at all times

· Never to say they are alone if they answer the phone

· Never to invite strangers into their home

· Not to enter anyone’s home without a parent/guardian’s permission

· Not to accept gifts from strangers

· To say “no” to an adult, especially if that person wants them to do something they have been taught is wrong

· That no one has the right to touch any part of his or her body . The exceptions may be people who are trying to keep them clean (assistance in the washroom) or health professionals (doctors or nurses)

· To tell a parent or guardian if someone has asked them to keep a secret

· Never to play in deserted buildings or isolated areas

· Never to take shortcuts through empty parks or fields

· Never to approach or enter a stranger’s car

· Never to hitchhike

· That adults should not be asking children or young people for help. A common technique to lure youngsters is to pretend to be searching for a lost puppy or kitten

· That if they become separated from parents at a store or in a mall, they should go to a cashier, security guard or counter clerk

· That if they are being followed, they should run home, or go to the nearest public place and yell for help

· To report to a parent, school authority or police officer anyone who exposes private parts

· That police officers are their friends and that they can rely on them if they are in trouble

· That if someone does something bad to them, parents/guardians will not be angry with them, but will need to know what happened.

culled from safety kids