Where Are Your Children Most At Risk From Hazards?
Assuming they don't take part in motorsports...
Every skinned knee and every bumped head fires a jolt of fear through parents everywhere. Even if it is not your child, the screams and tears of any child remind you how vulnerable your child really is. You know there is no way that you could ever have two eyes on your child at all times and that as an innocent being, children are going to get into trouble along the way no matter what you do. <br/><br/> To help you do something to put your mind even slightly more at ease, this article will highlight some of the major areas where children are most at risk. <br/><br/> Not At Risk <br/><br/> Firstly you might be surprised to hear that often the more dangerous sounding a situation, the safer you child probably is. For example, swimming lessons may fill you with apprehension but when you think about it, they are manned by professional lifeguards and swimming instructors with certificates for swimming and looking after children. Likewise, skiing lessons involve your child zooming down a steep slope. Again their lessons are manned by professionals and covered by all kinds of emergency services, so they are probably safer there than down at your local park. <br/><br/> Home <br/><br/> The number one location for the majority of accidents for children is in the home. You may feel that it is the safest place (and it may well be) but it is also probably the place they spend the most time, so statistically if it is going to happen, it is likely to happen there. All you can do is be vigilant and teach them good common sense. <br/><br/> School <br/><br/> This is one of the more dangerous places for your children in their life. Unfortunately there are so many variables in the schools that teachers cannot be relied upon to look after them outside the classroom, especially if they leave the school premises for lunch. With so many children in one building it is likely there will be trips and falls, as well as accidents with school equipment like classroom furniture and other more explosive educational supplies like Bunsen burners. The only thing you can do as a parent is to encourage your child to be careful and to make sure they go to a school with a good safety record. <br/><br/> Holiday <br/><br/> When on holiday, you guard is down and you may take your eye off your child for a few minutes of sunbathing. In such an uncontrolled situation accidents have a higher chance of taking place. Think about choosing a child friendly destination with a proper kids club you can send them to. <br/><br/> <br/><br/>
About the Author
Sam Qam is a paediatrician. He has recently been subcontracted to work on a range of educational supplies that are child safe including some rubber classroom furniture
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