What questions should I ask my child more often?

Children are gullible and defenseless creatures who are often unaware that there are many threats in the world. One of the tasks of parents is to protect the child from dangerInstill in him useful habits that will help make the right decisions in critical situations.

Child psychologists allocate a whole list of questions to which the child must know the correct answers. Of course, there are many unpleasant situations, but even a couple of practical tips will help instill the correct algorithm of actions, which will allow the child to navigate under other circumstances.





To understand how much the child knows how to act in a particular situation, experts advise to ask 16 questions in turn to find weaknesses, as well as find out what to work on.

1. What if my parents are not home and someone is trying to open the door?
   The first thing to do is call mom and dad, and if they don’t pick up the phone, call the police. In the first option, even absent parents will be able to contact neighbors to quickly help the child.
2. Can I borrow candy from a stranger?
   Nope! No sweets, toys, or other gifts can be accepted from strangers.
   
   
   
   
3. Smoke came out of the socket, and adults are not at home. What do I do?
   In case of fire, you should leave the apartment, dial the number of the fire service or rescue service and seek help from neighbors. Independently try to extinguish the fire experts strictly prohibit.
4. An unfamiliar adult asks for help. Will you help or not?
   In need of help, an adult will turn to other adults, but certainly not to a child. It is not necessary to help such a strange adult.
5. What to do if a pack of dogs is attacked?
   When meeting with dogs, the main thing is to be calm and show calmness with all your appearance. You should not provoke animals, but you should not run away. You can distract their attention with an umbrella or backpack, gradually move away from the pack. Try not to turn your back on the dogs and not let yourself be surrounded. 19046
   
   
   
   
6. Are you going to visit a stranger of the same age?
   You should not visit unfamiliar people. Even when it comes to peers.
7. What to do if you smell gas?
   You should call the gas service ("104") or the rescue service ("112"). If possible, windows should be opened.
8. Can I take an elevator with a stranger?
   If a child is waiting for an elevator, and a stranger approaches him, then you should not go with this adult. It is better if the child does answer that waiting for parents who are about to come.
   
   
   
   
9. What do you do if you're being followed?
   In this case, you need to go to a crowded place and from there call your parents, reporting strange observers.
10. Who can open the door when you're home alone?
    It is impossible to open the door to strangers, regardless of their age, gender, profession.
11. What if a stranger grabs you and doesn’t let you go?
    In this case, you need to attract the attention of people, shout and fight with all your might. If there are cars nearby, you can knock on them, hoping that the alarm will work.
    
    
    
    
12. What do you do if you get lost in the crowd?
    In this case, you need to get out of the flow of people, trying to move to the edge. You should not run against the crowd, but rather go in the same direction as the others, gradually shifting to open space.
13. What would you do if you were in a thunderstorm?
    It is necessary to find a safe shelter such as a store or entrance. It is impossible to stand under trees or near metal structures. Ponds of water should also be avoided.
14. What to do if you or your loved ones are threatened online?
    This should be reported to parents, as well as to the police, to stop the threat of any nature.
    
    
    
    
15. Are you going to play in a frozen pond if your name is friends?
    Nope! There are no exceptions. Ice can always fall, so you can’t go there without your parents. It's not desirable with parents either.
16. Can I take a first aid kit without my parents?
    The child should understand how dangerous to life and health can be improper use of medicines. Therefore, it is impossible to touch the first aid kit in the absence of mom and dad.
    
    
    
    

Children need to be protected. And first of all, to do this by informing, informing the child what is possible and what is not. In this case, the child will be armed in case of unforeseen situations, and the parents will be calmer, realizing that their baby can take care of himself.