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Show Crime resistance is kid stuff Yes it is ! Nothing is more valuable to us than our children. So why not insulate them from becoming the criminal's victim as much as possible by applying some basic -- yet very practical --crime --crime resistance rules where the youngsters are concerned. The old rule about never taking candy from a stranger -- is still a good rule -- tell them not to take candy, a ride or even a walk with a stranger - tell them why! Tell them never admit to being home alone - on the phone or to someone at the door. Give the school instructions in-structions only to release your children to the people you have designated in writing - in case of emergency. -fLocate the point out "block parent" or similar homes in the neighborhood or along the route to school to your children and explain the meaning of such refuges. Select one or two neigh- bors who will provide sanctuary sanc-tuary for children should any threat or emergency arise while you are away from them. Provide that neighbor with phone numbers num-bers where you can ususally be reached. Offer to do the same for those neighbors. 4-Instruct children to look out for each other and to tell you when something unusual or suspicious occurs. Report suspicious individuals in-dividuals or vehicles lurking in areas where children play to the police. Obtain license numbers and descriptions whenever possible. Be prepared to assist a child who appears lost or in trouble. Do not hesitate to notify the police if you think a child needs assistance. Wanting to protect our children is part of loving them. Crime resistance is part of protecting them. Don't throw this message away keep it where you will see it -- pass it on to other parents. |