Child safety

Employees of the Orsha Department for Emergency Situations remind that almost all children show an increased interest in fire, not fully realizing its potential danger; they are irresistibly drawn to this wonder of nature. One cannot be sure that, left alone, a child will not decide to play with a box of matches, will not want to set paper on fire, or will not make a campfire that they once saw in the forest.

That is why it is necessary to teach children the rules of safety, but to be heard, speak to children in their language. Therefore, adults need to use examples, fairy tales, drawings, and everything that will help the child understand what situations can be dangerous, how to act when faced with them, and how to avoid them. Learning will be in vain if the peculiarities of a child's psyche are not taken into account, which resists forms like "forbidden," "not allowed," "you must," etc. Better formulas work like: "Let's learn together, help me get rid of my worries about you." Situations should be checked in a playful manner, and explanations are better supported by accessible examples from well-known fairy tales. In fairy tales, stories, cartoons, everything is explained clearly and in great detail. The task of parents is to draw the child's attention to specific places. Also, be a step ahead of your child, keep matches and lighters in places inaccessible to children. Limit access to storage areas for hazardous liquids and gases. Have conversations with children about the prevention of igniting dry vegetation.

In fact, following these simple recommendations is much easier than you think.