{"id":217407,"date":"2019-09-09T06:30:55","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T04:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=217407"},"modified":"2019-09-09T14:28:23","modified_gmt":"2019-09-09T12:28:23","slug":"safety-tips-children-young-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/09\/09\/safety-tips-children-young-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety tips for children and young adults"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fidelity ADT urges parents to empower their children, teenagers and varsity-going young adults with all the information necessary to respond to any crisis or act of criminality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs parents and guardians, it is our responsibility to not only educate our children about safety but to also give them the necessary tools to deal with a crisis.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cWhile we certainly don\u2019t want to live in fear, we do need to have frank conversations about what to do when things go wrong,\u201d explained Charnel Hattingh, national communications and marketing manager for Fidelity ADT.<\/p>\n<p>There are simple actions, she said, which can often keep a child or young adult safe.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Teach your children: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They must always walk to or from school with a friend or friends. Stick to streets they know and never take short cuts through quiet areas or empty parking lots and never walk with cellphones and iPads in full view.<\/li>\n<li>If they get picked up at school, they should never leave the premises but always wait inside the school grounds for their lift to arrive.<\/li>\n<li>Younger children particularly must never get into a stranger\u2019s car; even if the stranger claims that someone they love is hurt and that they have been sent to pick them up. Remind them that you would never send someone they don\u2019t know to fetch them.<\/li>\n<li>Consider using a password system. If the person coming to collect you from school cannot repeat the password you and your child agreed on, they should not get into the car but immediately ask for help.<\/li>\n<li>If a stranger approaches your child, they should not talk to them no matter how friendly they may seem. If someone tries to grab them, they need to fight, kick and shout.<\/li>\n<li>If your child does encounter any suspicious activity, encourage them to get a good look and memorise their physical details and clothing, as well as the vehicle they are in. Listen for any names or other details that might help identify them later.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your children memorise their full names, address and phone number. Using a play phone, teach them when and how to dial 10111. If they are older they should have some emergency numbers programmed into their phone or consider having a safety App on their phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/217219\/alert-aware-entering-leaving-property\/\" target=\"_blank\">Be alert and aware when entering or leaving your property<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/217224\/remember-top-tips-prevent-hijackings\/\" target=\"_blank\">Remember these top tips to prevent hijackings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remind students: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Older children should be reminded to keep their valuables out of sight at all times\u00a0 and not to use headphones because this will dampen their ability to sense their surroundings. \u201cThe more you cut your senses off the easier it is for someone to take you by surprise. Stay alert,\u201d said Hattingh.<\/li>\n<li>Alter their route:\u00a0 If they are walking home or to public transport they need to alter their route. \u201cEven if it takes longer, always use a route that is well lit and populated with houses and other walkers instead of taking shortcuts through less-friendly areas. If you feel threatened, you can at least knock on someone\u2019s door for help if you\u2019re walking through a familiar neighbourhood,\u201d she said.<\/li>\n<li>If you are using a taxi service, ensure it is a bona fide service provider.<\/li>\n<li>Be extra cautious to go and meet anyone who befriends you on social media. Always meet in a public space with two or three friends as backup.<\/li>\n<li>Be cautious to be lured by people offering you a job or modelling contract. Remember safety in numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cQuite simply, the same rules that apply to adults need to be instilled in children and young adults and if someone cannot be found, it is vital to report this to the authorities immediately,\u201d said Hattingh.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-admin\/germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\">germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"mailto:leighh@caxton.co.za\">leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Also follow us on:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" 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