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from: ParentingKidsToday.com

As a parent you are preoccupied often with thoughts of danger that surround your child. And the news does not make it better. If anything it increases the anxiety that we have when it comes to child protection. We have to shelter them from television shows that depict too much sex and violence. We have to monitor the computer to ensure that they are not giving out personal information to a potentially deadly individual. Even the bus ride to school, and for that matter school itself, becomes a danger zone in which we have to worry about our children. There are some steps you can take to protect your child from danger. This article will cover many of the basics. Hopefully it will give you peace of mind and a way to exorcise all of the demons that often haunt parents when it comes to child protection.

How can a child be protected while they are at school?

Unfortunately most parents do not have the luxury of following their children around school each day. That is why you have to trust in the school to maintain your child's safety. The first step in determining the level of child protection your child's school offers is by reviewing the handbook that is handed out at the beginning of each school year. It should have strict rules on dress code, behavior and conduct that are enforced regularly. You should also make sure that your child's emergency contact information is updated regularly in case there is an emergency. Another step you can take is to pay attention to how your child acts. If he or she suddenly becomes fearful of going to school or becomes withdrawn, something may be happening at school that you need to look into. It could be a teacher/student problem or even a student/student problem. A parent that is involved in their child's school is a parent that is more aware of potential problems.

How can I tell if my child has been the victim of abuse?

There are a few key signs to watch for if you think your child is the victim of any type of abuse. The first is if a suddenly outgoing child becomes withdrawn emotionally and physically. The second is if they begin harming themselves in any way. Often victims of sexual abuse will turn to physically injuring themselves as a means of coping with what is happening to them. The best child protection tools you can give to your child to help prevent something like this from happening is knowledge. You should teach your child that no one has the right to hit them for any reason. You should also teach them the "No-No zone" which means that no one has the right to touch them inappropriately. They can tell the difference between a parent touching them affectionately and someone who is touching them inappropriately.

How can I teach my child about child protection?

The first thing you can do is teach them that their body is their own. No one else has the right to hurt them or touch them inappropriately. You can also teach them basic child protection rules such as never running across a street without looking. They should never talk to a stranger or accept anything from a stranger such as a ride or a treat. You can also teach them emergency phone numbers and people they can call in case they are in trouble and you are not around. You should teach them how to react if a stranger approaches them and what to do if someone tries to hurt them. Some of these child protection rules are common sense but you would be amazed at how many parents take them for granted. Each day there are innocent children hurt by predators. The more you can teach your child about the outside world, without scaring them senseless, the better off they will be.

Where can I learn more about child protection?

Believe it or not the best place to learn more about child protection is the internet. There are hundreds and hundreds of websites, groups and chat rooms devoted to parents. If you need advice you can do a simple Google search and see what others have to say. Someone else may have had the same issue or question about protecting their child and have an answer for you. You can also check out parenting magazines for tips on how best to protect your child.

ParentingKidsToday.com