Teach Your Children How To Act In Case They Get Lost

Nobody wants to go through such a situation. For this reason, teaching your child how to act in these emergency situations is important so that things can go better.

That our children get lost in a public place is a situation that we do not think about until the day it happens and often causes moments of chaos and despair.

To avoid that this fact does not lead us to the brink of madness, it is important that in a certain way we train our boys so that they react appropriately if for some reason they get lost on our side.

The rules every boy should know

This preparation should start when your children are very young and begin to walk. Make a plan when you go out and ask them to follow your instructions to the letter, even when they are not around you.

• Remind them not to wander off to a place where you are not present to supervise them; they should always be within your sight and hearing.
• Verify that from a very young age they know their full name and of course, yours. This will make it easier for you to identify yourself.
• Always emphasize that if you are not around, they should not receive anything from a stranger, much less enter a stranger’s car.

• Teach the little ones that if they are in a place where they do not see you, a very good solution is to sit on the floor and see if saying or shouting your name you can find them.

• Tell them that if they get lost, they should look for a security person, a lifeguard or anyone who represents authority, but the least dangerous possibility is to ask other moms for help with their children. To set an example, walk with them and ask the store staff a question so that it will be easier to imitate your actions and they will not panic immediately after getting lost.

• Show them that if they are in an open public place, they should always remain by your hand to prevent a stranger from doing any kind of harm to them. If you are still a small child, the best choice is to take them in a car and allow them to enjoy the view.
• If you are going out with a slightly older guy, you can show him a meeting point where you will see each other if you ever get separated.

The prevention measures you should take:

• Even if your children know your phone number, make sure they always have it written, be it on a bracelet, a sticker or a temporary tattoo that allows anyone who finds it to communicate with you. Another option is to write it on the inside of your shoes or on your shirt tag.
• If you go to an open space with a lot of people , it is possible to dress your children in colors that are easy to detect in a crowd. Bright colors or badges also keep child predators away because they are so much more noticeable.
• Always have updated photos of your children on your mobile phone. This will help a lot in the event of a loss. If you have to ask for help and referrals, it will be much easier to do so with a clear image.
• Have an identification kit. Does it seem exaggerated? It is not when a child is lost. Try to always have a card or diary within reach in which you have written their height, weight and even their fingerprints. It is much better to prevent.

• Acquire an identification bracelet: Now it is quite common to see that bracelets are used in which you put your contact information and key aspects such as the allergies you suffer or the medications you take. Sticky tattoos can also be quite functional and fun for your kids.

What do I do if my child is lost?

• Before the despair stage, try to check around you in nearby areas, it may not have gone very far. Think about the things that could have captured their attention, that will give you an idea of ​​where you could start looking for them.
• If you do not get anything with the advice above, seek help as soon as possible, either from a police officer or an employee of the place where they are who knows the place perfectly.

• Seek the advice of the police if your child does not appear after 5 or 10 minutes, since the sooner you act, the easier it will be to find the path that you have been able to follow.