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Leaving Your Child Home Alone And Keeping Them Safe - Articles Surfing

Working parents - and that's the majority of American families today - share the anxiety, frustration, and even fear involved in leaving children "on their own" when school lets out, child care arrangements with neighbors and relatives break down, or there simply are not any alternatives.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

- Make sure your children are ready to care for themselves.
- Teach them basic safety rules.
- Know where your kids are, what they are doing, and whom they are with.

ARE THEY READY? CAN YOUR CHILDREN...

1. Be trusted to go straight home after school?
2. Easily use the telephone, locks, and kitchen appliances?
3. Follow rules and instructions well?
4. Handle unexpected situations without panicking?
5. Stay home alone without being afraid?

TEACH YOUR "HOME ALONE" CHILDREN...

- HOW to call 9-1-1 or your area's emergency number, or call the operator.

- How to give directions to your house in case of an emergency.

- To check in with you or a neighbor immediately after arriving home.

- To never accept gifts or rides from people they don't know well. (And you approve of)

- How to use the door, windows, locks and the alarm system if you have one.

- To never let anyone into the home without asking your permission.

- To never let a caller at the door or on the phone know they are alone.

- To carry a house key with them in a safe place (inside a shirt pocket or sock). Do not leave it under a door mat or on a ledge.

- How to escape in case of fire.

- To not go into the house or apartment if things do not look right - a broken window, ripped screen, or opened door.

- To let you know about anything that frightens them or makes them feel uncomfortable.

Stay safe! Visit http://www.UrbanSafetySupplies.com and http://www.HiTechHiddenCameras.com for all of your self defense and security item needs.

Submitted by:

Robert Young

Robert Young is the owner and editor of Urban Safety Supplies and Hi-Tech Hidden Cameras. Stay safe! Visit http://www.urbansafetysupplies.com for all your security item needs. Stun guns, pepper spray, personal alarms, and more! Also visit http://www.hittechhiddencameras.com and see our hidden cameras, spy, and surveillance equipment.

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