Home  About Us  In The News  Donate  Helpdesk  Contact Us For Parents  Parents Info  Parent Flyer Tool Alerts  About Amber Alerts  Amber Alerts   Missing Child Alerts   Subscribe to Alerts  Alert Banner Law Enforcement  Login  Register Parent's Section 5 SAFETY TIPS FOR PARENTS Maintain current ID, including photograph, video and fingerprints. Maintain current addresses and phone numbers of your children's friends. It is important to keep all doors and windows locked. Do not advertise your child's name on clothing, school supplies or backpacks. Seek alternatives to leaving children alone in the home, on the street or in the car. Children should know their phone number and how to use a pay phone without money to call home or 911. Be a role model to your children. Settle arguments with words, not violence. By promoting your child's self-esteem and letting them know that you love them for who they are, you will teach them the self-confidence they need to avoid drugs and crime. Listen to your children. Encourage them not to keep secrets from you. Your child should know that certain people could be helpful, such as Police Officers, mothers with children, and store clerks. These people can assist them if you become separated. © 2000 BeyondMissing.com Last Modified: Tuesday May 24, 2005 01:08:41 PM