Safety Tips for your kids

Today  is International youth day. It is time to share some safety tips with your kids to keep your kids’ safe when they are out and about.

Parents cannot be with kids all the time so when children are out by themselves, there may be some situations where good decision making is important. NSW police has released some tips for school safety tips.

Protect child walking home:

– Always identify safe places on your way home from school or other activities. Always walk with other friends if possible
– Do not stop and talk to people you don’t know.
– Go straight home or to where you are going
– Always Find a safe place if you feel frightened like a school, shop or church and tell them that you are frightened. Ask them to call the police
– Never get into a car with someone you don’t know unless told to by your parents or carer

Protect your child on public transport:

• Never travel in isolated areas
• On a train find a crowded carriage or go to the guard’s compartment
• If you are travelling by bus ride near the driver
• Always try to travel in groups of friends if possible

Protect your child when in public spaces:

• Always carry or have easy access to a contact number for your parents or career
• Do not walk away from family or friends without telling them where you are going, when you will be back and who you are with
• Always walk away from fights or arguments, unpleasant or aggressive behaviour, and take your friends with you.
• Remember always tell your parents, carer or teacher if something has happened