Dear parents,

We would like to share the following advices for the sake of our children protection . 

•  Teach your children the difference between good touch and bad touch, with the importance of informing you if anyone acts inappropriately.  

• Be aware that most of the time parents think that beating a child will quickly fix the problem to address behavioral issues, when in fact it does the opposite and teaches the child that hitting is acceptable.

• Make your children aware of their intimate parts. Teach them to say no if someone touches them and makes them uncomfortable.

• Explain to your child the ways of grooming for sexual exploitation that may include befriending by an abuser, treating them in a special way, allowing them to drink alcohol or taking drugs, encouraging them to stay away from school or home.

• Your responsibility as a parent is to keep your children safe from physical and emotional harm; as well as teaching them the skills to help protect themselves.

• Teach your children not to be alone with a stranger in place.

• Teach your children not to accept any gifts from strangers if they are not with an adult.

• Be aware that, if you do not show love and affection to your children, it increases the likelihood that they will seek it elsewhere, making them more vulnerable to abuse.

• Children can’t cross the roads safely on their own until they have been taught how to react to traffic situations.

• Teach your child to get in and out of the car on the safe side (pavement/sidewalk) to avoid dangers from passing vehicles.

• Teach your children the basics of crossing using the “Stop, Look, Listen and Act” approach to crossing the road.

• Ensure that your children start wearing a helmet at an early stage. Ensure it worn properly as it can greatly reduce the risk of head injuries.

• Teach your children to fast their seatbelts for their safety.

• Teach your children who are under 10 that should sit in the backseat, infants, and younger children in age appropriate car seats.

• Make sure your vehicle windows and doors are locked. Always remember that children should never be left alone in a car.

• Be aware that, child car seats are essential from birth as they keep your child secure in case of a sudden stop or crash.

• Be aware that, the right use of a child's safety seat increases a child's safety in a vehicle.

• Teach your children that, it is dangerous to hang any body part outside the vehicle window or the sunroof.

• Inform your children that it is safer to cross at a pedestrian crossing or a crossing patrol.

• Never leave a child unattended in a car even for a few minutes.

 •Be aware that, according to World Health Organization, child car restraints reduce the likelihood of injuries in case of a fatal crash by approximately 70% among infants and between 54% and 80% among young children.

• Teach your children give enough space between them and bus; to ensure their safety during getting on & of the bus.