Article Categories

»	Arts & Entertainment
»	Automotive
»	Business
»	Careers & Jobs
»	Education & Reference
»	Finance
»	Food & Drink
»	Health & Fitness
»	Home & Family
»	Internet & Online Businesses
»	Miscellaneous
»	Self Improvement
»	Shopping
»	Society & News
»	Sports & Recreation
»	Technology
»	Travel & Leisure
»	Writing & Speaking

Reprint Article Code

Category: Articles » Home & Family » Parenting » Article » Article Code

Be proactive for good child protection

We don't go very long these days without hearing about a child being abducting. It's a very scary thought for parents but you can take steps now to establish good child protection. One of the biggest areas of vulnerability is any time you are getting in and out of your vehicle, especially with small children. If you are holding a baby, your hands aren't available to ward off an attacker. Whenever possible, observe the area you are about to enter before leaving the building you are in. Practice getting your key in the car door lock and house ... read more

Article Title:

Article Body:

We don't go very long these days without hearing about a child being 
abducting. It's a very scary thought for parents but you can take steps now to 
establish good child protection.
One of the biggest areas of vulnerability is any time you are getting in and 
out of your vehicle, especially with small children. If you are holding a baby, 
your hands aren't available to ward off an attacker. Whenever possible, observe 
the area you are about to enter before leaving the building you are in. Practice 
getting your key in the car door lock and house door as quickly as possible 
without having to focus on the locks. Practice getting children into your car 
and your home as quickly as possible. 
Look into your car before getting in or placing a child in. Bad guys have 
been known to enter cars and wait until an unsuspecting person gets in. Whenever 
practical, walk around the entire car and look before getting in. Some criminals 
have caused damage that does not disable a car immediately, but down the road, 
away from a busy area. 
Effective child protection requires some discussion with kids about 
strangers. Develop code words for anyone you trust to pick up your children and 
teach your little ones the code. Tell them not to ride or go with anyone who 
doesn't know the code. Tell children to trust their instincts. If they think 
something's wrong with someone they meet, they should run away.
Warn children about common lures such as needing help finding a lost puppy, 
offers of candy or toys, and desires to take a picture. When children hear these 
approaches from a stranger, they should run fast to a safe place. Teach your 
children the safe places in your community they can escape to. 
Teach your kids what to do if they get lost while shopping. They should go to 
the nearest security guard or cashier. They should not ask for help from a 
shopper they don't know or go into the parking lot to look for you.
Children can make a potential abductor panic and flee by screaming at the top 
of their lungs, "He's kidnapping me!" or "Fire!" which will quickly bring 
attention to the attempted abduction. 
Avoid putting your children's names on their garments and possessions. When 
children hear their names called, they let their guard down, thinking it's 
someone they know. 
Good child protection requires preparation. Predators are anywhere and 
everywhere.
===========================

Author Bio:

Some other recently published parenting articles

Advice For Single Parents On Getting Financial Help by Jenny Magnier
Many governments, social institutes and religious organization around the world are now recognizing the value and nobility of single parenting. Being a single parent is an act ...

Parenting Skills - Turning Your School Bully into a Child with Character by Jean Tracy, MSS
Is your child attracted to TV clips of kids gone wild, violent movies, and video games? Is your child bullying other kids and loving it? Why not turn your school bully into a child with character? ...

What is the better choice of the toys for a baby in the period of 6-9 months old? by Angela Minster
It is always a challenge to find a proper and useful toy for your child. On the one hand a toy ...

Why A Free Parenting Class Online Will Make You A Better Parent! by Dean Caporella
Times have certainly changed in most facets of life and in the world of parenting, it is no different. The internet has opened up a whole range of possibilities ...

Plastic wheels – what does it take for a child to grow? by Ken Wilson
Being a child is perhaps the greatest gift in the world. You have no major worries; you get to play most of the time and you discover amazing things with every step you take. ...

Near Tragedy Spurs GetEmTagged.com to Reduce Teen Driving Risks by Kris Nickerson
Tracey and Roderic Strozier, from Lakeville, Minn., were spurred to launch Get 'Em Tagged (www.GetEmTagged.com) after a brush with near tragedy. ...

Publisher Guidelines

You may reprint this article electronically in your newsletter or on your website, free of charge.

If you reprint this article from our site, then you must keep everything intact. This includes the articles title, author name, articles body, authors bio / resource box, the links contained within the article, all copyright notices and the link pointing back to our site. All links within the article must also be made active / hyperlinks.