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7 Top Tips for Protecting a Child
- Never leave children alone; not at home, in a vehicle,
in the yard or anywhere.
- Define what a STRANGER is. Let the child know just because
they have seen someone before (i.e. mailman, paperboy, neighbor,
waiter or waitress, etc.) it does not mean these people
are not strangers. They are still people they don’t know.
- Teach your child their full name, your name, address and
phone number, including are codes. Teach them how to use
a phone and cell phone.
- Teach your child the "What IF...?" Making up different
dangerous situations they might encounter and helping them
role play what they would do in that situation.
- Take the time to talk with your children and be alert
to any noticeable change in their behavior or attitude toward
an adult or teenager; it might be a sign of sexual abuse
or harassment.
- Set up procedures with your child's school or day care
center as to whom the child will be released to other than
yourself, and what notification procedures they are to follow
if the child does not show up on time.
- Teach your child their body is private and no one has
the right to touch them in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable.
(Anywhere their bathing suit touches). If anyone touches
them in a wrong way they should say "NO, GET AWAY", and
then TELL SOMEONE they trust as soon as possible, no matter
what the other person might have said to scare them or threaten
them.
By going over these simple but very important
safety tips with your child or a child you know, you now have
the beginning stages of a self defense plan for them. Way
to go!
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About the Author:
Michelle Annese is a 3rd degree black belt with 16+ years
experience teaching self defense and safety for adults and
children. She is a World Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee
and creator of Diva Defense Training, and The SafeGuard System
for Kids. All are available at MichelleAnnese.com
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