Once you have agreed to a route, don't stray from it. If the police need to locate your child, knowing what way they came home makes things easier and quicker. Discuss with your child what to do if he or she is approached by a stranger while walking home, and warn them of the tricks a stranger might use, like offering money of candy. Also, warn your child about the stranger who might stop to ask them for directions or ask for help in finding a lost dog. Remind your youngster that adults are supposed to go to other adults for help, not kids.
Kids are always safer traveling in numbers.
To lessen any concerns that you may have about child molesting in your immediate neighborhod, check with your police department for a list of registered sex offenders. If you need to have somone pick up your child from school or home, make sure he or she knows everyone that may be asked to pick them up in an emergency. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Inc. All rights reserved.