As
with any safety measure, parents should coach their children on what
to do in an emergency situation.
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Instruct
children to “Never” go anywhere without first getting
permission.
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Have children
wear up-to-date, discreet personal ID at all times.
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Parents always
carry a current photo ID of your child.
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Before going
on an outing, play a game of “what do I look like?” Have your
children recite what you look like and what you are wearing that
day.
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If lot, tell
children to stay where they are. Don’t go running around
looking for mommy and daddy. Assure them you will return to
where you last saw them.
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Everywhere you
go, point out an uniformed employee so children know whom to
look for in an emergency.
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Tell children
to also look for another mother with young children and go to
her. Mothers are most likely to help other young children.
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Teach children
to show their ID to another mother or uniformed employee in an
emergency situation.
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Go over
“stranger danger” rules: never talks to a stranger unless you
need help in an emergency, stay a safe distance from people you
don’t know. Scream “Help – You’re not my mommy or daddy,” if
someone tries to grab them.
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Teach children
to rip off Who’s Shoes ID and leave it as a clue for law
enforcement if a stranger takes them
These tips are provided
by the Laura Recover Center and Who’s Shoes ID. Who’s Shoes IDs are
available at