At East Coast Security Systems we believe your Greenville,NC home should have a top notch security system to protect everything that’s important to you. With back to school starting, we also emphasize the importance of teaching safety tips at home and beyond to our own children. Of course every child should know not to get in the car or open the home to strangers, but outside the home there are safety risks as well. Here are some key safety tips from the National Security Council to remember this back-to-school season.
1. Walk to School Safely
If your kids walk to school, make sure to remind them to always use sidewalks. If there isn’t one available, they should walk on the left side of the road facing traffic so that cars can see them. Also, if possible, there’s strength in numbers— don’t let your kid be the only one. Arrange to make sure you or a group can walk with your child to school. That way they are more visible to cars.
2. Ban Smart Phones While Walking
Especially if your child is walking to school, they definitely should not be walking with headphones in or playing video games. Anywhere your child walks they should be aware of their environment or any risks. With Smart Phones it’s easy to get distracted.
3. Wear the Right Backpack
Lifelong safety is also a concern. The wrong backpack can cause back problems later in life. Remember that a child’s backpack should have well-padded shoulder straps and when loaded it should weigh no more than 10% of the child’s body weight.
What Else Can You Do?
The best security system in Greenville can’t protect your child when it’s out of the home. Hopefully these tips can help ensure a safe back to school start for your kids. Worried about your home safety? Be sure to contact us with any question and we’ll see what we can do.