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The after school program are taking the children out of the home for longer and longer periods of time. The parents think if the are at after school programs, they are safe. But the parents need to look into the safety issues of the after school programs before enrolling the kids into it.
The children are vulnerable when they are outside the class and not in the care of their school teachers. Especially, returning or going to the class they should be able to take the safe route home or the class. Children like to play with the other kids after programs. Make sure they know the danger zones in the area and stay away from them.
The child should be prepared for the emergencies and the parents should teach them how to deal with an emergency and discuss with them. They should be allowed to voice their opinions on the subject.
What to do during the medical emergencies? What to do suddenly if the classes are cancelled? These all the things you should make the children aware and show them how to cope with such emergencies. They should also know whom to call in an emergency, keep the phone numbers for all such emergencies handy. If the child is left alone, at any time at home, discuss what steps they will take and tell them close all the doors and to use the safety chains always.
The children should be taught to stay in groups and avoid going home through the street which is isolated. Keep the neighbors or friends phone number with the child who can be contacted immediately on emergency and stays close by.
The saying goes “Child is the father of the man” and it is true in today’s world. Today the whole focus is towards children and the safety and development of the children is the prime concern of any society. The Government of all the countries are doing their best to give proper learning facilities and the school programs for the children.
The main reason why the school programs are so popular is:
1) The crimes mostly happens during the time of 3.00pm to 4.00pm. and therefore at that time the children needs to be kept safe and out of trouble at that time. It prevents Juvenile Delinquency and crime.
2) Preventing drug alcohol and tobacco use. These destructive behaviors are not likely to take place if the child is happy with their mentors and is busy with the studies, or some program which will not give them time to think about such destructive things.
3) Once the child is busy with the school program which they enjoy they will not watch television and they will be busy with something which will give them mental and physical skills.
4) Improve academic achievements.
5) The school attendance with improve with the interest in the school and their programs will increase. A program which helps the children with their homework will keep them busy. It will help them feel confident and will have a sense of achievements.
6) The children can handle the problems better when they attend after school activities and are busy with the programs. They are more cooperative and understanding with all.
7) They are more closer to their family members and community and are ready to help others.