Kids Are Our Future

Safety first

In U.S.A some of children at this age start to drive. Teaching them about traffic safety becomes more important.

• Ask the teenager follow the traffic rules strictly. For example, must wear a seatbelt and must obey traffic speed limits while driving. Advise him or her to concentrate on it when driving.
• Ask the teenager to wear a helmet when riding a bike or motorcycle.
• Talk with the teenager about the dangers of smoking, drinking, drugs and other risky activity.
• Teach the teenager how to handle with emergency.
• Know how to contact with the teenager while he or she is not home.

Tips

• Because the teenager at this age is easy to get depressed, parents need to talk to him or her about his or her concerns and pay attention to any changes in his or her behavior closely.
• Discuss with the teenager the importance of choosing friends who behave well.
• Show interest and be involved in the teenager’s school and extracurricular interests.
• Encourage the teenager to become involved in activities such as sports, music, and art.
• Encourage the teenager to volunteer in the community.
• Praise the teenager and celebrate his or her effort and accomplishment.
• Spend time together doing fun things.
• Respect the teenager’s opinion.
• Encourage the teenager to develop solutions to problems.
• Help the teenager learn to make good decisions.
• Teach the teenager to use internet correctly and safely.
• If the teenager works, use the opportunity to talk about respecting others and responsibility.
• Talk with the teenager and help him or her to plan ahead for difficult situations. For example, what he or she should do if under pressure to do dangerous things.
• Respect the teenager’s need for privacy.
• Encourage the teenager to get enough sleep and exercise, and to eat healthy, balanced meals.
• Encourage the teenager to spend some time with family. For example, to have meals with family to have more time communicates with each other.

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