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Make Home Security a Priority When Kids are Home Alone
It is common for today’s family to have either two working parents or one parent in the household. This means that children coming home from school at 3:00 may have a couple of hours home alone each day. Parents often base the decision of whether or not to leave the child alone on the child’s maturity level. However, there are outside forces that go beyond the child’s control which demand certain safety measures to be taken. A home security system is the first defense against crime in the home.
There are several steps that can be taken by concerned parents to maximize home security when their children are home alone. There are many home safety websites online you can check out that give resources and other safety tips regarding this topic.
First, you need to decide whether your child is mature enough to be left home alone. Does she follow your instructions well? Can she properly use all the safety devices such as locks and the home alarm system? Is your child capable of coming directly home from school? Importantly, is she mature enough to remain calm and not panic under stressful or surprising situations? It is therefore important to know and understand your child. Along these lines, be sure to keep yourself updated about your children’s friends, whereabouts, and activities. Staying informed is the greatest tip for a concerned parent and the safety of children.
Second, teach your child how to behave when home alone. In certain ways, this depends on what level of responsibility you choose to give your child. Certain things, however, should be universally taught. For example, all children should be taught how to call 911 in case of an emergency. All children should be taught to not accept rides home from strangers. Children should be told where to go in case the home looks suspicious upon arrival. They should also understand how to work the locks, home alarm system, and kitchen appliances. All children should know what to do in case of a fire or a natural disaster common to the area such as tornados. Apart from these basics, parents and children have much leeway in creating their own unique plan. For example, a parent may want the child to check in when she gets home, either with them or with a neighbor present. The parents may have strict rules about who can come to the home when they are at work. They may also not let the child answer the phone, or have the child tell them that the parent is busy and cannot come to the phone.
Third, the parent can make the home safer before leaving the child alone. First, there should be a home alarm system. An alarm system is the first and best defense against crime in a home. It can ensure that the child arrives at a secure home. The child should be taught how to deactivate it once she arrives home from school. This should be immediately followed by locking the doors. Other safety-enhancing measures can be taken, such as adding locks, checking window locks regularly, and making sure kitchen appliances are not inherently dangerous. You can be creative in this area. Start with these tips in making your child’s experience as safe as possible, and then consider certain specific measures you can take to address safety in a manner unique to the nature of your neighborhood and home.
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