07/10/2025
1) When you enter a public vehicle and you want to alight, your kids should move out first before you. If you move out first, some drivers might drive away with your kids.
2) Don't allow strangers or unfamiliar people sleep in your kids room. Even if they're familiar faces or cousins, if possible, they should sleep separately. There are cases where cousins stay in the same room and engage in inappropriate behaviour.
3) When you go out with your kids to búy something, don't leave them alone in the car; take them with you.
4) Make sure your kids know your phone number incase of an emergency.
5) Always turn off the gas cylinder after use and warn your kids not to play around it. They might accidentally turn it on without your knowledge.
6) Tell them not to accept food from strangers. Also, they should not accept free rides from strangers even familiar faces.
7) When you have serious issues with your neighbour, be extra cautious. Your kids might get caught in the middle or used for révenge.
8) When your kids want to talk, listen attentively, don't shút them down. They often have a lot to share.
9) If someone tries to compare or body sháme your kids, warn them to stop. It can severely impact their self-esteem.
10) Teach them how to cross the road.
11) When you want to go out, don't lock them in and leave with the keys. Instead tell them not to open door for anybody. If the person is a familiar face, they should call first before opening so you can be aware. These days, don't trust anyone o.
12) Leave a simple phone at home for emergencies.
13) If you're getting a dóg as pet, ensure the dóg is friendly. Some dógs may experience loss of memory which might hárm your kids.
14) Don't let any man refer to your daughter as "My wife" or ask her to sit on his lap.
15) Tell them that if they get lost, they should stay put and find a wóman sélling around or an elderly man to help place a call to you rather than roaming around.
16) Don't over trust your house help. If possible, install CCTV, inform them but don't disclose the location to them.
