After School Safety - Tips and Reminders

When parents send their children for after school programs, they take it
for granted that the kid is safe. But since the number of children
participating in these activities has increased, it is necessary to look
in to issues of safety.

The kid has to know how to handle emergencies. It is better to speak about
various scenarios together with your kid. Tell her what he ought to do in case the
class is suddenly cancelled. Show her the first-aid kit at home and make
positive he knows whom to call in an emergency. Post any important contact
information in a place that is basically available to the kid. If the
kid will be alone at home, speak about a few unexpected things together with her.
Tell her to make use of the safety chain ALWAYS.

Children are vulnerable when they are outside the classes. While going or
returning, they ought to know the safest route to take. Lots of children hang around
with their friends after these classes. Find out 'danger zones' from
your neighbors and make the children aware of these.

Relay on your neighbors and friends when needed. Let your kid know who
can be contacted sometimes of emergency. Ask your kid to check in by
phone. Above all, always tell the kid to be in a group. Visiting toilets
all alone or going home by isolated streets must be avoided.