Street Safety For Kids And Teenagers

Street safety is about more than just teaching children to look both ways before crossing the street. Kids and teenagers should be able to go outside and play in a safe environment. However, a big part of that safety comes from knowing how to be street smart. There are many potential dangers when playing outside and in the streets, but teaching kids the basics of street safety like obeying street signals, avoiding strangers, play safety and finding/creating "safe spots" can go a long way in preserving the safety of our children.

One of the most dangerous aspects of outdoor play is cars. Teaching children the fundamental basics of street safety, basic road rules and how to obey street signals is vital from a young age. It has been said that kids under the age of 10 cannot correctly judge the speed and distance of approaching cars. Teenagers are even more vulnerable to street related injuries and account for more than half of all child pedestrian injuries in the past five years.

• Basic Street Safety - Steps on how to teach children basic street safety when walking and crossing the street.
• Road Safety For Kids - Tips and photos on everyday road safety and teaching children to become safer road-users.
• Pedestrian Safety Tips - Ten Pedestrian safety tips for kids and teenagers.
• Teaching Traffic Safety To Children - Tips on teaching traffic safety to children from a young age to teenagers.
• Kidpower Answers For Parents Of Small Children - Animated video for kids that allows them to grasp the basic rules of road safety.
• Simple, Fun and Safe Outdoor Games - Five simple and fun outdoor activities and games for children.
• Guidelines For Safe Street Hockey - Kids and Parents can check the safety of local playgrounds using a simple checklist.

"Don't talk to strangers" has a been a rule long engrained in our minds for generations now and for kids, it's still a good rule. A big part of being street smart means knowing how to remain safe when confronted by strangers, either alone or with other children.

• Teaching Children How To Avoid Street Danger - Great advice on how to explain simple rules for staying safe.
• Stranger Smarts From Kids Health - Guide to teaching kids how to be smart about strangers.

It's a beautiful day, so naturally kids and teens will want to go outside and play. This might involve taking the bike out for a ride, playing road hockey, hide and seek, throwing the football around or playing hopscotch. Regardless of what games kids are playing, it's important they recognize the dangers that go with playing near the street.

• Bike Safety For Kids - Important lessons on why bike safety is so important for kids.
• Important Lessons In Bicycle Safety - Good bike lessons for teenagers and older children to follow.
• How To Play Hide and Seek Safely - Hide and seek tips to keep children safe when playing.
• Simple, Fun and Safe Outdoor Games - Five simple and fun outdoor activities and games for children.
• Guidelines For Safe Street Hockey - Kids and Parents can check the safety of local playgrounds using a simple checklist.

Safe spots are places children can go if they feel like they need help or are frightened by a stranger. Safe spots include restaurants, homes of family or friends, police stations, libraries and so on. These safe spots are everywhere, but it's important that children are taught how to find them.

• Teaching Kids To Be Smart About Strangers - Good lessons for children on how to avoid talking to strangers.
• Tips On How To Be Street Smart - How to identify strangers, sticking with friends and safe spots.
• Stranger Danger - Essential tips on how to avoid stranger danger.
• Safe Spots and Stranger Danger - Educating children on how to avoid strangers and find safe spots.