Playing
- know who your child plays with and where
- keep a list of your child's friends' addresses and tel. numbers
- teach your child to play safe and together
- tell your child never to play in remote areas of parks or take shortcuts through the woods
- encourage your child to use a buddy system instead of walking alone
- tell your child not to loiter on the way to and from school
Supervision
- Do not leave your child in unsupervised areas such as cars, parks, public washrooms, arenas and plazas
- accompany your child to the bus stop and meet them when they return from school
- ensure your child always notifies you as to where they are going and who they will be with
