Halloween Safety: 9 Child and Adolescent Protection Tips
'30.10.2021'
Source: All the moms
On mass holidays, especially Halloween, the risk of losing a child always increases. Here are some tips on how to ensure that children return safely to their beds.
1. Ensure that all children are accompanied by a responsible adult.
Every year a number of children disappear on Halloween, so this year let's make sure that no child disappears, writes All the moms.
According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the best way to keep a child safe is to accompany him while he collects candy.
2. Make sure the children know your contact information.
Law enforcement officials say that one of the best options for protecting a child is to force him to learn his full name, address and telephone number of both parents.
Do more - add this information to their costume.
3. Remember the safety rules
Stay in familiar and well-lit places. And in order to minimize all experiences, stay in your area that you know well.
But if you decide to look at Halloween in an unfamiliar area, be sure to carry reflectors, lanterns and candles.
4. Carefully cross the road
According to the US Department of Transportation, about 5,5% of pedestrian deaths occurred on Halloween in every major city since 1990.
So move carefully!
5. Make sure the costumes are bright, fireproof and reflect light.
Even in well-lit areas, drivers may not see children in dark suits. Be sure to carry light items with you, but not candles. For three seconds, a Halloween costume can burn out.
Check out the weather forecast where you live. For a warmer climate, take plenty of water.
6. Check all the candies
The first modern fake case of candy occurred in 2000, when the child was given candy with needles. Law enforcement officials said that if the candies look fake, just throw them away.
7. Use the "buddy system"
According to law enforcement, adolescents are least likely to suffer, be abducted, or get in trouble when they are in a group of five or more buddies.
8. Do not leave children at a party with people you do not know.
If your child goes to a party this year, ask him not to leave with people he doesn’t know.
According to law enforcement, children are 25 times more likely to suffer on Halloween if they leave with strangers.
9. Periodic checks
Set a time frame for teens when they need to contact you. Encourage teens to tell you when they leave or leave.
