Children are supposed to have fun and learn about things. Being a kid is all about carefree fun. However, there is a point where life's harsh realities must be taught. The rash of school shootings in 2018 surely have put parents in concern. There is a fine line to walk here in teaching children about the dangers of the real world. You want to be able to warn them of the kinds of people that are out there. At the same time, though, you don't want to fully scare them or make them feel miserable. So finding that delicate balance can go a long way.
The disasters in question can range from potentially violent situations to certain natural disasters. For example, just about every school here in the United States often has Fire Drills. We learn how to deal with if something catches fire or if we catch fire. Tactics such as "stop, drop, and roll" help in these situations if we catch fire. Maybe there is a case where someone has stopped breathing, and we need to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to help save lives.
There may be incidents where a child could be in trouble to be beaten down. These can be acts of hate or just simply a violent fight. The results can range from injury to death. Even if at the expense of getting into trouble for fighting, a child has to defense himself/herself from any kind of physical violence.
A much more stressing situation is that of lethal weapon violence- such as in shootings or stabbings. I know I am discussing children and disasters here, but mass shootings of any kind can happen in places other than in school. A High School teenager could be simply going to a concert or to a movie theater and can possibly be in the line of fire by a certain gunman. Simply being careful and alert can go a long way in protection from such violent acts. As the saying goes, "if you see something, say something."
That concludes another post on "John's Life Space." From comical matters to serious matters (such as this one), I am doing all I can to provide something positive for others to use.
How do you teach your child(ren) about the dangers of life?
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About the Label: Parenting
Topics under this Label relate to various issues regarding parenting. These topics can include simply being a parent or issues regarding parenting to children.Inspiration For This Post.
Most of the inspiration for this blog post is perpetrated on events such as the mass shooting at a Miami-area High School on Valentine's Day 2018. Every parent fears his/her child(ren) being affected by possible disasters either of natural or terrorist variety. We all know these dangers exist; we all as parents just need to find ways to teach children properly about some of the less fun aspects of life. At some point, we all need to educate our youth on dealing with incidents such as kidnapping, drugs, gangs, and even sexual intercourse. Life is not always rainbows and butterflies. It is also not fun and games. Either parents will need to teach their children properly about the dangers of life, or (in some sense) the children themselves will probably learn about life the hard way. A big difference can be made when children learn valuable lessons in subjects other than any subject in school.Dealing With Disaster as a Child.
I mentioned the rash of school shootings that has rampaged 2018. A parent can not always be with his/her child(ren) all the time. So there has to be a way for children to deal with various incidents. It is never easy. A lot of what can happen to a child could impact that child for the rest of his/her life. There is no way we can lessen the potential impact of such incidents towards children, but strides can be made in terms of self-defense. I can recall as a youth as being taught ways to deal with being kidnapped, facing people who have weapons, and things of that nature. No school's curriculum will ever teach life lessons. These are things you will have to learn from parents or from certain other qualified individuals.The disasters in question can range from potentially violent situations to certain natural disasters. For example, just about every school here in the United States often has Fire Drills. We learn how to deal with if something catches fire or if we catch fire. Tactics such as "stop, drop, and roll" help in these situations if we catch fire. Maybe there is a case where someone has stopped breathing, and we need to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to help save lives.
Violent Disasters Among Children.
Now for violent-related disasters. We all greatly fear our children or any loved ones being kidnapped or held for ransom. There was a time when one of my High School classmates was kidnapped. Thankfully, she was okay and returned to class. I was disgusted because there were fellow classmates who didn't seem to care as much that she was able to escape kidnapping.There may be incidents where a child could be in trouble to be beaten down. These can be acts of hate or just simply a violent fight. The results can range from injury to death. Even if at the expense of getting into trouble for fighting, a child has to defense himself/herself from any kind of physical violence.
A much more stressing situation is that of lethal weapon violence- such as in shootings or stabbings. I know I am discussing children and disasters here, but mass shootings of any kind can happen in places other than in school. A High School teenager could be simply going to a concert or to a movie theater and can possibly be in the line of fire by a certain gunman. Simply being careful and alert can go a long way in protection from such violent acts. As the saying goes, "if you see something, say something."
Final Thoughts.
We can't always be around our children through all situations, but we can help to try to keep children alert and aware of the dangers we face in society and in life. We must do so in a way that will keep individuals aware through all sorts of potentially horrible situations. The last thing a parent wants to endure is to see his/her children either cooped up in a hospital bed or put into a casket. Even if you are not a parent (or at least a relative), we must do all we can to help educate children on the dangers of life. At some point, we have to have these talks to help keep our children safe. The lessons learned from life experiences can be just as vital as any school subject. All we need to do is make it happen to help children safe for years to come.Extra Final Thoughts.
Since I mentioned the school shootings as inspiration for this blog post, I would like to offer my thoughts and prayers to all affected in school shootings across the United States this year. I hope you all can find safety and solace in these tough times.That concludes another post on "John's Life Space." From comical matters to serious matters (such as this one), I am doing all I can to provide something positive for others to use.
How do you teach your child(ren) about the dangers of life?
Are there any topics you want to see me cover in the future? Feel free to contact me, and I may use your idea in a future blog post if I can do a good enough post on it or have good enough advice to share. Thank you for reading! Take care and be well.
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