Watch your children closely if they play on driveways and sidewalks, and be alert for cars pulling in and out of the driveway. Parking lots pose other dangers. Drivers will probably not be able to see a small child. Always hold a small child's hand when walking through a parking lot. Older children should be warned of the dangers of a parking lot, too.
Kids are easily distracted and forget about safety.
In their excitement over a shopping trip or some other excursion, they may forget that cars are around and their safety is in danger. Avoid the temptation to leave your kids in the car while you tend to a quick errand. There are lots of things that can happen. Unattended children have been abducted in parking lots. Kids have started the car and caused accidents while they were left unattended.