When parents talk about school safety these days, they’re usually referring to the increase in violence at schools. But research shows that school-age children are actually nine times more likely to suffer an injury while doing sports than to be the victim of violence while at school. Accidents can be prevented if parents are on the lookout for potential dangers. To help you keep your kids free from harm, here are some safety tips:
*Teach your child never to talk to strangers or accept rides or gifts from strangers. Remember, a stranger is anyone you or your child doesn’t know well or trust.
*Be sure that your child walks to and from school with a sibling, friend or neighbor.
*Teach your kid, whether walking, biking or riding a bus to school, to obey all traffic signals, signs and traffic officers. Remind him to be extra careful in bad weather.
*When driving your kid, deliver and pick them up as close to the school as possible. Don’t leave until they are in the schoolyard or building.
*If your child rides a bike to school, make sure he wears a standard helmet. Research shows that a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85%.
*Teach your kid to arrive at the bus stop earlier, stay off the street, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.
*Be sure that your kid knows his or her home phone number and address, your work number, the number of another trusted adult and how to call for emergencies.
1. Who do you think the passage is written to? (no more than 2 words)2. Please explain the word “potential” in English. (no more than 3 words)
3. What is the function of a helmet when riding a bike? (no more than 8 words)
4. What is the main purpose of this passage? (no more than 10 words)
5. Which tip do you think is the most important for you? And why? (no more than 20 words)
