Beating the School Blues
After-school Safety
Walking home
If your kids walk home from school, arrange for them to walk
with one or more schoolmates. Teach kids to:
- take care when crossing streets (look both ways, always
use crosswalks and don't cross between cars)
- steer clear of strangers
- avoid less-populated streets
Some experts recommend varying routes if possible every once
in a while. Explore other options if walking home makes your
child uncomfortable or uneasy.
Riding home
Kids should pay attention to directions from the bus driver and
bus aide at all times. Teach kids not to pick up any objects they
may drop while getting on or off the school bus.
Home alone
Children over the age of ten should
be able to carry the house key with them. For younger children,
it's best not to leave it on the property, but with a reliable
neighbor. If that's not possible, hide the key in the
backyard, out of sight. It's a good idea to keep the location
of the key a "family secret."
Once inside, the child
should call someone, either the parent or grandparent, to let
them know they are safe.
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