When going out of the house, specially to a place where
there are likely to be many people as in wedding parties, religious
celebrations etc. attach a tag with the name, address, and telephone/fax number
of the child on his dress. This will help the people/police restore your child
to you should he get separated/lost.
Label the child’s clothes and school bag with the name on
the inside where it is not visible to strangers. A stranger could, after reading
the name, strike a conversation with the child convincing him that the stranger
is a family friend and may mislead the gullible child.
Instruct children not to accept gifts from anyone, nor
invitations to parties from mere acquaintances.
If the child expresses any fear about particular person or a
place, listen to him carefully and draw out the entire story. Take necessary
steps to improve the situation. Do not underestimate or brush aside a child’s
fears. He has no one else to go to and talk about them.
Keep a list of names and phone numbers of your child’s
friends and their parents. It would also help to keep a list of the teacher’s
names and phone numbers and school office phone number.
Children should b trained not to hitch-hike or accept a ride
with anyone they do not know, even if told that the child’s parents are hurt
and want to meet the child. The child should tell the person to contact the
school principal.
Children should not listen to any adult who wants them to
keep secret from their parents. They should inform their parents if any adult
warns to take their picture, give them a gift or money, even if the adult is
known to them. They should seek their parent’s permission.
Girls should not wear a chunni
wrapped around the neck . it can choke them during play, or it may get
accidently caught in the wheels while riding on a scooter , motor cycle ,
escalator or bicycle.
The above instructions should be augmented by one’s own
experience and the advice of elders. Sharing information with neighbors also
proves mutually beneficial.
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