Effective home security requires cooperation from all members of a household, including children. Children should be taught good habits early on when it comes to keeping the home and their loved ones safe. If they can’t rely on you to set a good example, then whom else could they look up to? Plus, it’s much easier to teach them something and let them learn by example rather than relying on school teacher and text books. Here are some of the lessons that should be taught on a consistent basis. 1. Lock all doors and windows regularly. Yes, it sounds obvious, but unless adults make it a point to remind children regularly whenever entering or leaving the home, it’s something that can be easily overlooked. Before leaving and upon entering, ask children to check that all entryways and windows are locked. 2. Remember alarm activation and deactivation codes. If you have a monitored alarm system installed, have your children remember the codes. In order to instill a consistent … [Read more...]