Keeping Pre-Teens Safe
Closed Published January 10th, 2012 by admin in UncategorizedKeeping your kids safe means more than just a good ADT Home Security system and teaching them not to talk to strangerswhat else should they know that you’re forgetting? Here are some tips for talking to pre-teens about the dangers that lie ahead:
Kitchen Equipment: Most home accidents ovvur in the kitchen which means you should take extra care when showing your kids what to use. Knives and stoves can be dangerous without proper technique so warn your kids of the dangers.
Legal Substances: It’s not illegal drugs you need to be worried about, it’s stuff you already have at home. Alcohol and prescription drugs are often experimented with at this phase and both can be deadly. Have frequent conversations and make sure your kids know they can come to you if they’re ever in trouble.
Cars: When your kids hit this age they’re likely going to have friends who can driveset some ground rules. Don’t let them ride with more than 2 other teens and no talking on the phone while driving. Ever. These should be non-negotiables.