Parenting 101 - Teaching Your Children Basic Fire Safety
People who have children know that the health and safety of their kids should be their one and only top concern.
Tragically, approximately twenty percent of all deaths related to fire are those of children.
As a parent, it is important for you to have a clear understanding of children and fire, and safety precautions and prevention practices in order to keep your children safe and healthy.
As far as statistics go, approximately one hundred thousand (100,000) fires are set by children each year, and about twenty percent of those are started in the home.
Because of this, it means there are many fire hazards inside the home that people forget about or may simply not be aware of.
If you are concerned about the hazards in your home, feel free to contact your local fire department (the non-emergency number), and ask any questions you may have regarding fire hazards and safety in your home.
Believe it or not, children as young as two or three possess the ability to strike a match or lighter successfully.
As parents, it is imperative to always be aware of the fire hazards in your own home that have potential to cause a fire.
Remember, always keep matches and lighters stored away in a place where children cannot access them (a locked drawer or cabinet works well).
One important thing to remember about fire safety with children, is that it must be taught.
Children do not naturally grow up knowing how to be safe and how to employ fire prevention practices as a daily part of their life.
Discuss with your kids the dangers of playing with matches and lighters.
Also, remind them to stay away from the stovetop when you are cooking (remember, it doesn't matter whether the stovetop is gas or electric; it still has the potential to catch things on fire).
If you have a fire extinguisher in your home and your kids are old enough to easily hold it, carefully instruct them how on its use and operation, in the case of a fire emergency.
Finally, if you do not already have a fire escape plan for each member of the family, make one and go over it regularly with your kids.
Part of the learning processes for children is that they remember things better when they do them and are active participants.
Practice crawling on the floor from several rooms to the nearest escape exit from your home with your kids.
Also, don't forget to assign a meeting place that is a safe distance from your home.
Take the time account for everyone, and be sure that each child knows where to go.
For parents, children are always their most important concern.
Children need to be made aware of the hazards and dangers of fire, and it is the responsibility of parents and teachers to educate them about fire safety.
Don't simply tell your kids to not play with the lighter; take the time to explain to them why it can be dangerous.
It could make the difference in their lives.
Tragically, approximately twenty percent of all deaths related to fire are those of children.
As a parent, it is important for you to have a clear understanding of children and fire, and safety precautions and prevention practices in order to keep your children safe and healthy.
As far as statistics go, approximately one hundred thousand (100,000) fires are set by children each year, and about twenty percent of those are started in the home.
Because of this, it means there are many fire hazards inside the home that people forget about or may simply not be aware of.
If you are concerned about the hazards in your home, feel free to contact your local fire department (the non-emergency number), and ask any questions you may have regarding fire hazards and safety in your home.
Believe it or not, children as young as two or three possess the ability to strike a match or lighter successfully.
As parents, it is imperative to always be aware of the fire hazards in your own home that have potential to cause a fire.
Remember, always keep matches and lighters stored away in a place where children cannot access them (a locked drawer or cabinet works well).
One important thing to remember about fire safety with children, is that it must be taught.
Children do not naturally grow up knowing how to be safe and how to employ fire prevention practices as a daily part of their life.
Discuss with your kids the dangers of playing with matches and lighters.
Also, remind them to stay away from the stovetop when you are cooking (remember, it doesn't matter whether the stovetop is gas or electric; it still has the potential to catch things on fire).
If you have a fire extinguisher in your home and your kids are old enough to easily hold it, carefully instruct them how on its use and operation, in the case of a fire emergency.
Finally, if you do not already have a fire escape plan for each member of the family, make one and go over it regularly with your kids.
Part of the learning processes for children is that they remember things better when they do them and are active participants.
Practice crawling on the floor from several rooms to the nearest escape exit from your home with your kids.
Also, don't forget to assign a meeting place that is a safe distance from your home.
Take the time account for everyone, and be sure that each child knows where to go.
For parents, children are always their most important concern.
Children need to be made aware of the hazards and dangers of fire, and it is the responsibility of parents and teachers to educate them about fire safety.
Don't simply tell your kids to not play with the lighter; take the time to explain to them why it can be dangerous.
It could make the difference in their lives.