Tips For Children - How to Stay Safe When Alone at Home

In our society as with many other societies we have homes that are made up of only one parent and because of this, this parent is the one who supports the family financially. Additionally, we are living in a time where both parents have been working away from the home.

As a result of the two facts mentioned above and due to many other reasons, our children may find themselves at home, alone, for a little while after school. If this is the case with your family, there are a few things that you can encourage your child to observe so as to remain safe until you return home. Some of the things are

Knock On The Door

This is an age old one, but it is always worth mentioning and it is, when they are at home, they are not allowed to open the door and when you are there, they should ask you first, before opening it. Additionally, after they are inside the house, they should double check to be sure that they have locked it. Kidnapping is a very serious matter that no parent should have to face it.

Music

They should keep the music level to a certain level, that is, not too hard for others to conclude that a child is alone at home.

Telephone And Computer

When the telephone rings, although they are allowed to answer it, they should not give out any information about any member of the family. If a stranger call, they are to say, sorry, wrong number and then put down the receiver.

As for the computer, if they are not allowed to use it, except for their homework assignments, then at no time should they give out information about the family, which includes them, to anyone, while using it.

Blocked Programmed

Don't forget to block some of the television program.

Friends

Remind them that they are not allowed to bring over their friends because there will be no adult supervision within the home. Additionally, to take it a bit further, encourage them not to mention it to anyone outside the immediate family and friends. That is, they should not tell anyone that they are the only ones who will be at home for a little while.

You Choose

Since you know the behavior and the age of your own children, some of the suggestions may and may not apply to them. Nevertheless, it is all about keeping our loved one safe.