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The child should be
taught to always TAKE A FRIEND when walking or
riding your bike to and from school. It is always safe
to be in the company of other children. The children
should be made to walk and ride in well-lit areas, and
never take short cuts.
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It is always
considered safe to stay with a group while waiting at
the bus stop. If anyone bothers while going to or from
school, encourage the child to inform his parents or a
trusted adult about the incident.
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The child feels
uncomfortable with someone he doesn’t know or feel
comfortable with offers like a ride, teach him to say
NO. Never allow hitchhike, and only accept a
ride from someone if parents have told you it is okay.
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If the child
complains of someone following him on foot, teach him
to get away from him or her as quickly as he can. If
someone follows him in a car, teach him to turn around
and go in the other direction. Always be sure to
TELL your parents or a trusted adult what
happened.
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If someone tries to
take the child somewhere, teach him to quickly get
away and yell, “This person is trying to take me
away!” or “This person is not my father (mother)!”
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The child should be
taught to never leave school with someone he don’t
feel comfortable with or know. Teach him to always
CHECK FIRST with his parents or another trusted
adult. Explain a situation where in the stranger tells
him that there is an emergency and they want him to go
with them, teach him always to CHECK FIRST
before he does anything. Make sure he TELLS a
trusted adult if you notice someone you don’t know
hanging around.
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The child should
leave items and clothing with his name on them at
home. He should be prepared not to get confused or
fooled if someone he don’t know calls out his name.
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Parents should ensure
that the child informs any change in their plans after
school, always CHECK FIRST with parents. They
should discipline the child never to play in parks,
malls, or video arcades. Make sure he has his parents’
permission, and they know where he is going to be. The
child should be taught never accept money or gifts
from anyone until he CHECKS FIRST with your
parents.
