Child Abduction-One of the Most Common Threats around the World

Child abduction is one of the most common threats to children around the world. Child abduction is a process of kidnapping or taking a child away by force or alluring him to serve different purposes of the abductors. Homes with a security system have far fewer break-ins than those that don't. You'll sleep better tonight knowing you have that protection for you and your children.

If we talk about cases of child abduction, the number of such cases has increased in the past few years. There are many reasons behind this. The first and foremost, like most crimes, is money. The high rate of unemployment the world over has made kidnapping an attractive alternative to working for a living.

Apart from money, there are many other motives behind child abduction. In regions like Africa children are kidnapped and forced into slavery. In third world countries some kidnappers cut off a hand or leg making them handicapped and forcing them into begging.

The increasing number of kidnappings has heightened awareness of the problem. People now are recognizing the importance of adopting effective measures to keep their children away from criminals.

Here are some steps that can prove effective in keeping the child away from kidnappers.

• Keep a record of where your child is and who they are with at all times. Never leave them unattended.

• It is not advisable to leave your child alone at public places in a car or stroller.

• If you are allowing your small kids to enter public restroom, accompany them.

• Teach your child not to accept rides, gifts or food from strangers.

• Accompany your child on all door-to-door activities.

• Develop a routine for picking your children up from school or other events.

• Your child must learn his/her full name, address and phone number.

• Your child must also know your full name all telephone numbers.

• Train your child how to reach your office, mobile or home phone in case of emergency.

• Train your child how to call the police or an emergency number.

• Always have a plan in case your child gets separated from you in public.

• Instruct your child to be in a group of friends when going out.

• Make your child aware of child abductions and safety in very simple and easy to understand terms.

• Be your child's best friend. This creates an environment in which your child free to talk to you.

• Assure your child that you will reach him anywhere, anytime in case of emergency.

• Keep a record of all your child's friends and acquaintances with their names and telephone numbers.

• Do a background check or check references before hiring a nanny or a babysitter for your child.

• Teach your child to recognize suspicious behavior.

• Urge your child to think escape/survival if he/she were ever abducted.

• Teach your child to stay away from strangers.

• Speak to your local law enforcement agency to find about neighborhood watch.

These are effective ways to help keep your child safe from strangers. It is also very important to keep your child physically fit and active in case he has to face any kind of threat. Enroll him into a martial arts or self-defense classes.

Fill your child with self-confidence and help him eliminate fears. Encourage him to use his mind when surrounded by dangerous situations.

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