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QUESTION: Safety with children: what to do if the child gets lost?

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The situation when a child gets lost in an unfamiliar place causes severe stress for any parents. To minimize risks and be prepared for the unexpected, it is important to stick to the golden rule of time distribution: 70 to

•Seventy percent of your route and activities should be strictly scheduled, while thirty percent should be left for spontaneity, rest, and unforeseen pauses.

If the moment of separation does happen, the first and main rule for parents is to maintain maximum composure. Panic will not help matters; it will only worsen the situation and hinder the search. Immediately stop and assess your surroundings.

Teach your child the correct algorithm of actions if they realize they have lost sight of their parents. They should not run around the territory on their own and look for you in a crowd. Here is a step-by-step plan that the child should know by heart:

•Stop in place immediately upon discovering the loss and do not move from the spot.
•Find a police officer, a uniformed security guard, or an employee of the establishment you came to.
•Show the adult the bracelet or card with the parents' contacts and ask to contact them.

Additionally, teach the child to call you specifically by name rather than shouting the abstract word "mom" or "dad." In a noisy place, a specific name attracts more attention from those around. Thorough instruction and compliance with these simple steps will help resolve any difficult situation quickly.

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