When it comes to Safety of Kids, there can be no chances taken. A child needs to be taught ways to predict danger in an efficient yet simple way, which would make them more aware, instead of being panicked. Considering the age of a child and developmental level, the safety skills must be inculcated which one requires at that point in their life. Different Ways Adopted To Ensure A Kid`s Safety: Here are the most necessary tips to ensure Kid’s Safety Demonstration to Teach: The best way to teach any skill is to demonstrate how it looks, and then practice it until the child can use it alone. A child should be allowed to speak up for themselves, otherwise if they are constantly dictated what to do, they might never be able to choose and fight their own battles. A kid should be provided with examples and opportunities to portray a strong body language and a firm voice so that they can defend themselves. Suspicious Behaviour Recognition: A child should be taught to recognize suspicious behaviour. Instead of telling them to be scared of an unknown person and run away from them, a child must be taught to detect danger and uncanny situations. Instances like, a stranger offering candies, asking for directions, asking for personal information, showing inappropriate behavior; kids should be aware of such circumstances and never succumb to the given scenario. They should be taught to stay away from such strangers and never offer or accept any help from such people. When Kids are alone at Home: At home, a child should never be allowed to open the door. They should be under strict supervision of a professional, incase their parents aren`t home, and they should never be allowed to open doors and allow people inside, who are not their family members or relatives. Memorize Name, Contact Number & Address: At an early age a child should be taught to spell and write their full name and at least know the name of one parent. They must know their address and telephone numbers of their parents and emergency numbers like 9-1-1 or 1-0-0. Strangers Identification: A child must be taught to identify unknown people around them, and they shouldn`t be allowed to mix with strangers who act too friendly. Whether it is a girl or a boy, safety is meant for everyone, and they should be taught, not to trust any stranger blindly and avoid making any kind of physical contact. Quick Exit when in Danger: A child should be suggested that, if they ever feel they could be in danger, they must use the fear instinct and leave immediately. If their gut instinct strikes them that something is wrong and uncomfortable, they must exit without any delay and their parents must support their decision. Every parent fears danger and any kind of harm to their kids, especially considering the prevalent news and incidents. Thus, they should waste no time and teach their kids basic safety precautions from an early age itself. There really is no wrong time to start teaching kids about online safety, dangers around the house and how to deal with any situations that arise with strangers. The conversations and lessons should be ongoing, and the main agenda of a parent is to make their child aware and alert about uncanny situations.
“The Birds & The Bees Talk” in general it is that talk in which Parents explain & talk about Sexual relationship to their kids. People say, “Charity begins at home”. But basically, every good thing or beginning step of any education begins at home. This is because what we learn from home generally stays with us for long and it gets embedded within our souls. We try to follow it unknowingly. Sex education is not an exception in this case. Parents Dos and Don’ts on Sex Education: Indian parents are usually very judgmental of what should be discussed at home and what should be kept under covers. But can we really segregate that these are the things we should discuss at home and these are the things that we should refrain from? Well, right and wrong are basically relative terms. But of course the parents are somebody to decide what their children should know at what point of time. Indian Social Norms on Sex Education: In today’s world, with the increasing use of internet, it has become extremely difficult and sometimes impossible for the parents to monitor what their child is growing with each and every day. India is definitely one of those lands which run on the basis of Pre-conceived notions when it comes to the society. What the society will think of ourselves is more important to us than what we want ourselves to be and this malicious choice of priorities has casted its evil shadow not only on The Birds and The Bees Talk, but also on the ambitions of the youngsters. Sex & Education: A Natural Process : Diffusion, osmosis and photosynthesis are perhaps the most fundamental concepts that we have gained from our Biology books. But why should we learn about these natural processes if we are not allowed to learn about sex which is also the most fundamental natural phenomenon.Without sex, life would have been impossible on earth.Yet in today’s 21st century, Indian parents fail to understand the significance of sex education.Learning something from textbook and reference articles is very different from learning through discussions. Discussions are always more helpful than any kind of reading-writing procedure and if we have the same discussion with our family members then I can challenge that things will be more easy to understand and we will surely have a different kind of comfort level with each of our family members. Parent’s Thoughts on Sex Education: Whenever the word sex is uttered most of the people develop a sense of dirty feeling within their minds. What they fail to realize is that it’s the very cause of their own existence. A magazine displaying condom advertisement on its back cover is hidden away by the elders of the so-called cultured families.They tend to restrict each and every child of the family to keep away from such advertisements.Instead of doing such kind of meaningless activities if a person sits and talks with his or her daughter or son about the protective measures of a healthy sexual life then perhaps the society can become a better place to live in. Request to Parents on The Birds & The Bees Talk: It’s an earnest request to each of the parents round the world on my behalf—please allow your child to know the truth of his or her existence. With the accelerating curve of child sexual abuse, it is very important for each of the young hearts of the world to become cautious and aware of the surroundings. And if something unfortunate happens, your children must have a comfort level to share his or her dreadful experience with you. This can only be achieved through normal conversations on The Birds and The Bees—through words, through gestures or through games.
It is never too early to educate a child about safety and security. Parents are afraid of their child`s safety at schools, roads and even at home; irrespective of age, a child should be aware of their surroundings, and self security should be their first priority. Teaching a child about talking to strangers depends on their age. Preschoolers are unaware of the term “stranger” and fail to determine who is safe or unsafe. Thus, at schools and toddlers must be taught about basic safety and how to deal with unfavorable situations. The 5- to 8-year-old must be given special attention and lessons about safety and how to deal with strangers, when they are alone and unsupervised in public or at home. A 4 year old knows who a stranger is and must be taught safety rules. Whereas, School-age kids have an idea that some strangers might be dangerous and some can be totally harmless. They have the ability to differentiate between the two with their judgment and impulse. Ways to teach kids to handle strangers: Informing Parents: A parent should be aware of their child`s whereabouts, no matter where they are going. A child must be given strict instructions to inform to their parents about their outings. Even if it is a minor chore or an errand, a parent should be informed; this way they can protect their child from other people. A child should feel free to inform their parents about someone`s inappropriate behavior, be it a stranger or a known person. Parents must listen to their kids by supporting them and address the person trying to hurt them. No Stringent Rules: To a child, virtually everyone they meet is a stranger, at least at first, like, day-care providers and teachers, babysitters, doctors and nurses and dentists, the mail carrier, even police officers. While there are some strangers with ill-intentions, most of the others are safe and probably friendly and kindly disposed towards children. Thus, a child should not be taught to “never” interact with a stranger, rather they should be taught to be more alert and aware and avoid any physical contacts. Childproofing: At an early age a child should be taught to spell and write their full name and at least know the names of one parent. They must know their address and telephone numbers of their parents and emergency numbers like 9-1-1 or 1-0-0. Basic body safety: Teachers and parents should educate 2- and 3-year-old with general body safety. Preschoolers are not too young to learn the correct terms for their genitals and they must be taught that no one is supposed to touch their private parts and they must avoid any kind of physical contact with strangers or sit on their laps. Using Public Bathrooms and Trial Rooms: By age 6, most children are ready to use a public restroom and trail rooms on their own. A parent should be vigilant and should stay close to their child. They must immediately refuse help from unknown people, if offered any. Ability to say NO: A child should be taught to recognize suspicious behavior. Instead of telling them to be scared of an unknown person and run away from them, a child must be taught to detect danger and uncanny situations. Instances like, a stranger offering candies, asking for directions, asking for personal information, showing inappropriate behavior; kids should be aware of such circumstances and never succumb to the given scenario. They should be taught to stay away from such strangers and never offer or accept any help from such people. Final Thought about Parents, Kids & Strangers: It is not possible to protect kids from strangers at all times. But it is possible to teach them about appropriate behaviors and what to do if somebody crosses the line. There is no point crushing a child`s friendly and outgoing nature and terrorizing a child by making them scared of everyone by dwelling on such unpleasant possibilities as kidnapping, rape, and murder; rather they must be taught to distinguish among different people and always be alert and attentive. Keeping these tips in mind can help kids stay safe while they’re out and about.