last update : 07/07/01
 

 

Check list, for your child's security

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Question
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Is your child aware of dangers around him ? 1
   
 
Have you taught him about his right to say NO to all that touches his physical and psychological integrity ? 2
   
 
Do you consider yourself capable of saying NO in certain situations ? 3
   
 
Does your child know how to say NO to an unacceptable order coming from an adult and do you think that your child is able to do it ? 4
   
 
Do you accompany your child to public toilettes (restaurants in particular) ? 5
   
 
Have you ever surveyed your neighborhood ? 6 
   
 
Is your child able to give his name, his exact address and the telephone number(s) of his/her parents ? 7
   
 
Does your child know what to do if he gets lost ? 8
   
 
Have you already taught your child as to how to use a telephone, a mobile phone or a telephone booth ? 9
   
 
Have you taught your children how to use the public transport ? 10
   
 
Have you given your child precise instructions about circumstances where he/she is allowed to get into a car other than yours ? 11
   
 
Have you ever talked to your children, about how to approach an adult if they need help ? 12
   
 
Have you ever done an "emergency drill" with your child, that is to say, have you and your child, fixed points of reference and things to do in case he feels threatened or endangered? 13
   
 
Have you ever asked your child what gives him a sense security? (Familiar places, presence of certain people…) It would be a good idea to check the advice on this topic.. 14
   
 
Have you ever tested the safety of the nursery, school or play-ground(s) ? 15
   
 
Have you ever talked to your child about what could happen at a party ? 16
   
 
Is your child, usually on time ?
Does your child inform you of delays, changes in terms of use of his time, change of destination?		 17
   
 
In order to identify him/herself, does your child carry any kind of information including that of medical data ? 18
   
 
    Do you know your child enough ?
Can you answer the following 4 questions ? 		19
       
Is your child is a "follower" ?  
       
Is your child is a "leader" ?  
       
Is your child is a "loner" or a "dreamer" ?  
       
Do you know if your child is a "wanderer" ?  
   
 
Do you know how much pocket money your children get ? 20
   
 
Do you have a good attitude towards the police and authorities in general when your children are present ? 21
   
 
Is your home a meeting place for your children ? 22
   
 
Do you know why ?
  
    (The warmth of welcome, care by adults, permissions, no adult at home…)  
   
 
Do you know of any other meeting place ?   
   
 
Do you know your children's friends ? 23
   
 
Do you know their parents ? 24
   
 
Do you think your children listen to you ? 25
   
 
Do you think you spend enough time with your children ? 26
   
 

Do your children know where to find you ?

 27
   
 

If you replied : "No" to any of these questions,
please think as to how you can increase the level of security for your children !