| ou know there are over 2,000 reports of missing and | | | | Your child should never tell anyone over the phone |
| abducted children to the FBI everyday? That's an | | | | that she is home alone, and NEVER open the door to |
| incredible number, and that's only the ones that are | | | | strangers when she is home alone. |
| actually reported. | | | | Never to answer the door when home alone. Remind |
| This is 1 of a 3 part series with some simple child | | | | your child to talk through a door or window to anyone |
| safety steps you can take that will greatly minimize | | | | delivering a package, and to tell the person to leave |
| the chances of your child becoming missing or | | | | the package at the door. Teach your child how to call |
| abducted. The experts recommend that you teach | | | | your community's emergency assistance number |
| your child the following child protection techniques: | | | | (often 911). Make sure he knows a neighbor to call if |
| Here we go... | | | | someone tries to get into the house or if there is any |
| You should always be sure your child knows his/her | | | | kind of emergency. |
| name, address, including city, state, zip code; phone | | | | They need to be aware that it's not safe and should |
| number, including area code; parents' names, work | | | | never go into anyone's home without your permission. |
| addresses(or atleast the business names of where | | | | Children should learn who's homes they are allowd to |
| they work), and phone numbers. | | | | enter. |
| Your child should feel confident using both push button | | | | These are just a few of the basic child safety lessons |
| phones, as well as, the old style rotary-dial telephones. | | | | you can teach your child to keep them safe and out |
| Always make sure your child knows how to make an | | | | of harms way. keep an eye out for "Child Safety and |
| emergency call to you or emergency services from a | | | | Child Protection: Easy Steps You Can Take" - Part 2 |
| pay phone. | | | | of 3. Where we will discuss some child safety and |
| How to make a long distance call (both directly to you | | | | child protection techniques you can take when your in |
| using the area code, and by dialing "0" for the | | | | public places, or when he/she might find themselves |
| operator). | | | | alone. |