Back to school: Things to consider in keeping your child safe this year
According to Charnel Hattingh, Fidelity ADT’s national marketing and communications manager, there are basic tips she believes parents can follow to make a difference in the safety of their children.
With schools opening for the 2020 academic year, there is excitement among learners who look forward to new friends and new experiences.
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However, parents and caregivers might feel some dread, especially those who are worried about the safety of their children.
According to Charnel Hattingh, Fidelity ADT’s national marketing and communications manager, there are basic tips she believes parents can follow to make a difference in the safety of their children and to give everyone peace of mind.
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Hattingh said parents can follow these tips:
• Children must always walk to or from school with a friend or friends. If your child walks alone, it is a good idea to ask a teacher or other parents if they know of other children from the area who do the same.
• Stick to streets you know and never take shortcuts through unfamiliar or quiet areas.
• If you get picked up at school, always wait inside the grounds for your lift to arrive. Do not leave the premises to go and look for them in the street.
• Remember, your parents would never send someone you do not know to fetch you. Never get into a stranger’s car.
• If a stranger approaches you, do not talk to them no matter how friendly they may seem. If someone tries to grab you, fight, kick and scream that they are not your mom or dad.
Source: Fidelity ADT
