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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.