Stranger Danger in our Streets

by Bec Wilson on 18-02-2013 Kids Health & Fitness
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Stranger Danger in our Streets

Police are again today warning us all to be vigilant and also speak to our kids about stranger Danger.

According to the report which you can read here  there has been a spate of incidents recently, which  often occurs with the start of the new school year.

As our kids get older they start to become more independent - often getting themselves to their various kids activities by themselves of with a group of friends.

For you and your kids here are some Safe people, safe places:

  • Make sure your parents or another adult you know knows where you are at all times.
  • Always walk straight home or to the place you are walking to. Walk near busier roads and streets, or use paths where there are lots of other people.
  •  Know where safe places are – a shop, service station, police station, library or school. If you are ever frightened, you should go to one of these places and ask them to call the police.
  • Learn about safe adults you can look for and talk to if you need help – police officers, teachers at school, adults you know and trust.
  • Don’t talk to people you don’t know and never get into a car with someone you don’t know. If a car stops on the side of the road and you don’t know the person inside, do not stop.
  • If you are scared and can use a phone, call 10111 and tell them you are scared.
  •  If someone tries to grab you, yell out, ‘Go away, I don’t know you’. This lets other people know you have been approached by someone you don’t know.

And remember, always let your parents know where you are. Kids "it is cool" to do this. If you are getting around by yourself to your various afternoon activities for kids - them please by careful and stay safe.

Bec Wilson

Bec is a married stay at home mum who spends most of her time sorting out the chaotic lives of her two daughters, Jessica (7) and Tessa (3). When she’s not carefully coordinating her kids’ outfits, or addressing their notoriously complicated culinary requirements, she likes to share in the busy lives of other parents. After devouring mummy blogs for years, Bec decided to start blogging from her Cape Town home last year. She hopes her experiences will inspire other parents and help them feel less alone when things get tough.