| Have you taught your child Street Smarts | | | | really don’t remember. Another test is a license |
| Have you taught your kids to really pay attention? | | | | plate number and the make and model of the car if |
| Are you really sure they listened to you? | | | | your friend is with you will be surprised at the |
| We have all heard stories about kids going to college | | | | difference in the two answers. It’s a great game to |
| and something happened. The news tells us everyday. | | | | play anytime walking in a bar. |
| We worry about them knowing how to take care of | | | | ? Take a Self Defense Class You know you have to |
| themselves. | | | | have a gym class so why not self Defense. This class |
| My father was great for giving us what he called | | | | will always help you. It may be the most important |
| (what if). What if you were walking down the street | | | | class you ever take |
| and you thought someone one was following you | | | | ? Consider purchasing a personal Alarm they are |
| what would you do? Having six kids he would sit at | | | | affordable and a comfort to have most of the time. |
| the dinner table and say what if the house was burning | | | | You don’t know that until you need it. |
| and I was at the bottom of the stairs, you could not | | | | ? Do Not Go To ATM At Night Plan on going when |
| see me, would you jump if I told you to? He was | | | | other people are around. |
| always aware of what he needed to work on with | | | | ? Do not hesitate to call the Police when you see |
| each one of his kids, trust, street smarts. This was | | | | something that does not seam right. |
| from the time we could talk. | | | | ? Walk like you know where you are going even if |
| My father has since died; his legend still lives on in our | | | | you don’t. People in NY are told this all the time. |
| family. Say (what if) to each other and most important | | | | Walk with your head up, Look around, Notice |
| to you kids. You know if your child is aware of what is | | | | everything. |
| going on around them. Book smart is something you | | | | ? Make copies of Important papers Credit cards, |
| can learn anytime. Street smart is something you have | | | | health ID cards. Place them in a safe place (give them |
| to know and practice everyday. | | | | to your friend do not keep them in your room, also |
| Print this out for your kids. Play (what if) while you are | | | | give a copy to Mom if your credit cards are stolen and |
| driving in the car, watching TV, while your child is young | | | | your friend is away you can call mom and she can |
| enough. This is a parent’s job. When its time to go | | | | give you the information. |
| off to college, you feel you have taught them street | | | | ? Engrave your Valuables Invisible Markers are great |
| smarts. You will sleep a little better. | | | | for your stereo, computers, even cell phones. The best |
| ? THINK Mom & Dad told you to use Common Sense. | | | | part when the cops find your stuff they will know who |
| Now is the time to really listen. | | | | to give it back to, and who did it |
| ? PAY ATTENTION to everything around you. Give | | | | ? Call Mom & Dad once a Week Let them know |
| yourself a test walk past someone see if you could | | | | what your plans are for the week. Any dates or |
| give a description of him or her if something happened. | | | | parties, dinner with friends and always let someone |
| Color hair, eyes, what they were wearing and the | | | | else know where you are going. |
| color of a jacket or hat. It is funny how much you | | | | |