Establish a early-warning mechanism to keep family members away from crises

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Be attentive to life; start from now and create a warning system for your family and your loved ones. Perhaps happiness and peace will then accompany you forever. Many people wonder: I understand the principles, but in the face of a complex life, how should I proceed? Xu Xiuru, a researcher at the Chinese Institute of Health Education, believes that as a housewife, one should first understand some basic safety knowledge, and then teach children and other family members to acquire this same knowledge. A. Daily safety maintenance at home: Family members should first learn some basic safety knowledge and be mindful at all times of the use of hazardous items such as gas, electricity, and hot water. Since many people now live in high-rise buildings, it is important to know where the safety exits are. In the event that the elevator breaks down, it is necessary to promptly urge the property management company to carry out repairs to avoid potential hazards. B. Child safety protection: Children are of utmost importance for family safety. On the one hand, adults need to pay attention to protecting children’s safety, and on the other hand, they should help children acquire some knowledge about safety measures. How can adults ensure the safety of children? Xu Xiuru’s suggestion is that when doing anything, parents should not consider things from an adult’s perspective alone, but rather from the child’s point of view as well. Only by focusing on many details can unexpected situations be anticipated in advance. For example: 1. Do you like leaving your child at home alone? Some parents, when they have to go out for matters and have no one to look after their children, like to lock the children inside the house by themselves. However, children are not like adults; they are active and lack self-control. Once they can no longer breathe, some children will try every means to escape outside. There are frequent reports of children falling from upstairs after being unable to open the door and resorting to climbing through the window. 2. Do you have any **basic life-saving knowledge for children to protect them from natural disasters? Japan has many experiences in this area that Chinese parents could learn from. Japan is a region prone to earthquakes and fires; therefore, schools and parents there pay special attention to training children in survival skills. After the children start school, specialized safety officers teach them how to evacuate the classroom safely in case of an earthquake or fire, how to use fire extinguishers, and how to call for help. 3. Do you warn your children about the dangerous behaviors they should avoid? Many families have experienced such tragedies: children play together, and because they lack awareness of the world around them and understand nothing about dangers, they tend to try out some risky behaviors. For example, stuffing marbles into other children’s mouths ； Hitting other children severely with a toy gun, etc. If parents educate their children about relevant knowledge on a regular basis, such tragedies can be avoided. 4. Do you teach your children some knowledge about preventing theft and how to deal with strangers? You should **teach them some knowledge about preventing theft**. Some parents are both working, and their children get home early. On their way home, the children may encounter strangers who approach them; due to their innocence, they tend to be unguarded around strangers and end up telling them everything. Strangers can easily find out what’s going on at home, then pretend to leave; when the child goes upstairs, they might follow them with malicious intentions. Once the child opens the door, it is easy to follow inside and carry out the criminal act. Therefore, if a child goes home alone, they should be reminded to be cautious around strangers. C. Be careful when traveling abroad. If your family enjoys going on trips and adventures, they should read more travel guides to learn about the local customs and culture. If you are going to places that are rarely visited, it is essential to anticipate possible problems in advance. It’s best to hire a reliable guide, find out as much as possible about the local terrain, and bring some travel essentials such as a compass and gear to protect against wild animals. Also, due to long-distance travel, some people drive while fatigued, and this is often a major cause of sudden car accidents. D. Protecting against malicious individuals: Some families prefer to hire nannies or security guards; it is essential to guard against the leakage of family privacy. To be sure, look for people who are more reliable. When dealing with strangers in business, one must also be cautious and under no circumstances invite trouble upon oneself.