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PROTECTING CHILDREN
Think about these - and discuss them with your children!

What would you do if someone attempted harm to a child you care for?

What would you do if someone attempted harm to YOU?

Why are your answers different?
(*read explanation at bottom of the page)


  • Does your child know what to do if lost?

  • Have you ever discussed peer pressure with your child?

  • Have you ever discussed with your child what abnormal behaviour is?

  • Have you discussed when your child should get out of a friend's car?

  • Have you told your children NEVER to get into a car of a stranger (or someone who makes them feel awkward) - no matter what the enticement or threat may be!

  • Have you discussed with your children what should be done if they find themselves at a questionable party?

  • Have you ever taken a walking tour of your neighbourhood?

  • Have you physically checked out the facilities your child attends?

    • Day care?

    • Sports?

    • Social?

  • Does your child know when to reject adult authority?

  • Have you ever discussed emergency procedures with your child?

  • Is your child prompt? Are you prompt?

  • Do you know if your child is a follower?

  • Do you know if your child is a wanderer?

  • Can you account for your child's whereabouts hourly?

  • Have you discussed with your child who might be the best people to approach if he or she needs help?

  • Have you ever done any public transit training with your child?

  • Do you know specifically how much money your child has to spend?

  • In the presence of your child, do you display a positive attitude toward the police?

  • Does your child know when & how to make an emergency (911) call?

  • Is your home a gathering place for kids?

    • Have you thought of why?

    • Do you know whose house is a gathering place for kids?

  • Do you know the telephone numbers and addresses of your child's friends?

  • Have you met the parents of your child's friends?

  • Do you feel you:

    • Listen to your child?

    • Spend enough time with your child?

  • Does your child know how and where to reach you at anytime?

  • Do you know how and where to reach your child at any time?

  • Do you know the route your child takes to school?

  • Have you ever walked the route yourself?

  • In your neighbourhood, do you know if there are any:

    •  Abandoned buildings?

    •  Vacant lots?

    •  Unlighted walkways?

    •  Creeks subject to flooding?

    •  Railway Tracks?

  • Do the police patrol your neighbourhood on a regular basis?

  • Do you know your child's favourite place to play?

  •  Have you ever been there?

  •  Have you ever asked where it is?

Comment on the first question:

It's amazing that so many people answer these questions in a similar fashion:

What would you do if someone attempted harm to a child you care for?

What would you do if someone attempted harm to YOU?

Why are your answers different?

If someone assaults YOU - harms you - this also harms any children you care for. It takes you away from your normal interaction with them...your ability to teach & protect them as you would normally do.

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