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Physical Safety And Security In The Home |
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Toddlers to Pre-Teens
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It is the parents’ responsibility to provide a safe and secure environment for themselves and for their children. Safety can be compromised for a number of reasons. - Outside influences – war, terrorism, unsafe neighborhoods, vicious animals
perpetrators such as those who would molest children or burglarize.
Inside the home – Lack of adult supervision, bullying, physical abuse unsafe equipment, hazardous materials, available drugs.
This topic discusses ways of ensuring a safe and secure environment, and how to handle or report breaches of safety and security.
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