Published on Monday, September 14, 2009
By Daily Breeze Staff Writer
Hermosa Beach. The following tips - the second of two parts - on "Raising Streetwise Kids" comes from the Hermosa Beach Police Department's Web site.
To read all the tips, go to http://www.hermosabch.org/police/crimeprev.html.
Choose a safe house in your neighborhood. Pick a neighbor's house where your children can go if they need help. Point out other places they can go for help, like stores, libraries and police stations.
Teach children to settle arguments with words, not fists. Role-play talking out problems, walking away from fistfights, and what to do when confronted with bullies. Remind them that taunting and teasing can hurt friends and make enemies.
Encourage children to get involved. Help your children get involved in what they like to do, whether it's sports, art or anything else.
Work together with your neighbors. Watch out for suspicious and unusual behavior in your neighborhood. Get to know your neighbors and their children so you can look out for one another
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