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Tips for Tots

PARENTS: Use these Tips for Tots to explain these safety rules to the children who are too young to read. It is important that you not frighten your child, but with repetition, try to teach the following:

• Never get into a car with a stranger.
• Always play with a friend - BE A BUDDY.
• Do not take presents from strangers.
• If a car pulls up where you are playing, BACK AWAY and run either home or to a safe or Block Parent House. (Show & Tell).
• Never go anywhere without permission.
• Practice dialing your phone number, including your area code.
• Never open the door if you are home alone and dial 911 if you are frightened. Know your home address.
• Do not let anyone touch you in a way that makes you feel nervous. Say NO AND GO.
• Select a code word. Make it simple and repeat it often. Tell your child he or she is only to go with someone who knows the code word.
• Assure your child of your love and that he or she will not be blamed if he or she tells the truth.
• It is sometimes a better learning experience if you teach several children at the same time. Repeat the rules often as young children have a short memory span. Be sure to assure your child of your love and approval
• If an adult asks you for help say "NO" and tell your parents or teacher. Adults should ask adults for help, not children.

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