- What to do if a stranger tries to open the door?
- What to do if strangers offer candy?
- What to do if an electrical outlet is smoking?
- What to do if strangers beg for help?
- What to do if there's a pack of aggressive dogs around?
- What to do if a child is invited over by a new acquaintance of the same age?
- What to do if there's a smell of gas in the apartment?
- What to do if parents are not around, but you need to ride the elevator with strangers?
- What to do if parents are not around, and you notice someone following you?
- What to do if someone knocks on the door?
- What to do if parents are not around, and a stranger grabs your hand and won't let go?
- What to do if parents are not around, and you find yourself in a crowd?
- What to do during a thunderstorm?
- What to do if you are threatened online?
- What to do if parents are not around, and you are invited to play on a frozen river?
- What to do if you want to "play" with the first aid kit?
The first call should be to parents (they will have time to warn neighbors about the situation), and then the police should be called. The conversation with the police took time, as it requires many formalities.
Never take candy, toys, or any items from strangers! Allow the child to take sweets from grandmothers who live in your building.
The first action is to leave the premises. The child should go to neighbors and warn them about what happened, then call firefighters at 112. It is not recommended to extinguish the fire independently.
Teach your child to say NO and leave! Explain that if an adult needs help, they will only expect it from another adult.
Teach your child not to panic and not to look the dogs in the eyes. Suggest that the child throw something aside without sudden movements (e.g., a notebook, hat, umbrella) and then smoothly walk away. It's important not to turn your back on the pack!
Explain to your child that they should only visit people they have known for a long time! Teach your child to respond that they are not allowed to visit new acquaintances of their age or adults.
Teach your child that in such a situation, they should not touch anything and slowly leave the apartment. Be sure to go to neighbors and call the firefighters with them - 104.
Teach your child not to get into the elevator with strangers. If the child is invited to enter the elevator, they should refuse, stating that their parents will arrive in 2 minutes. Remind the child that if a well-known neighbor enters the elevator, it will be safe to ride.
Explain to your child that there is no need to panic. They should go into the nearest crowded place (e.g., a shop, furniture salon, cafe) and call their parents from there.
If the child is not expecting pre-invited relatives or a friend, then other people should not be let in! The biggest danger is not only adult men, but also girls, women, grandmothers, children, and even the police. See point 1.
The child must attract attention! It's important to scream, fight, or break a display window, car window, or apartment window! This will confuse the assailant, and they will flee, leaving the child safe.
It's important to remain calm. Teach your child to go "with the flow," smoothly moving to the edge of the crowd, avoiding objects near walls (e.g., columns, grates, decorative annexes).
It's important for the child not to panic and to enter the nearest entrance or shop. If the child is in a park, they should go down to low-growing bushes and trees. It's important to avoid metal structures, cars, water sources, and tall trees.
It's important to explain that in such cases, you should contact special institutions with your parents (call a helpline). Children should feel support from their mom and dad and trust them with such issues.
Tell your child that in winter, it is safe to play in special areas – on a hockey rink, an ice rink, or in a park. The idea of playing on the river should be abandoned because it is life-threatening.
Tell your child that in case of illness, they can always contact their parents. Parents will definitely help and tell them which pill to take. It is dangerous to take the first aid kit without parental permission.
Play the game "What to do if mom and dad are not around" with your child. Explain to your child that the world can sometimes be dangerous, and you need to be attentive to avoid trouble. Let your child enjoy childhood, but remember situations where caution is needed!
