Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and Parents

Parents of trick-or-treating kids can get so caught up in the fun themselves they might forget some simple safety ideas which could save everyone trouble. Having a fun and safe Halloween will make it all worthwhile. Below are just a few common sense tips that can help:

• Know the route your kids will be taking if you aren’t going with them. Send a cellular phone.
• The best bet is to make sure an adult is going with them. If you can’t take them, see if another parent or teenaged sibling can go along.
• Know what other activities a child may be attending, such as parties, school, or other organized functions.
• Make sure you set a time your children should be home by. Make sure they know how important it is for them to be home on time.
  Explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism. Throwing eggs at a house may seem like fun, but they need to know the other side of the coin as well. Clean up and damages can ruin Halloween. If they are caught vandalizing, make them clean up the mess they’ve made.
• Check all “treats” completely and notify law enforcement of any suspicious packaging.
  Make sure your children have light colored costumes on and carry a flashlight. To be seen is to be safe.

Courtesy of the Hibbing Police Department.