Protecting Our Kids

We love them, everyone loves them. Their beauty, purity, smiles, charm, warmth, hugs, endless kisses, cuddles and scent. And the list is endless. Indeed, children are an epitome of God’s true nature- little wonder the bible says we have to be like them in order to make heaven.

Each time I look at my little boys, I’m awed by the greatness of God in making them perfect, trusting, happy but defenseless. Yes, defenseless just as other children are so that we can share in the duty and joy of raising them.

Sadly, because they are defenseless, children are so easily manipulated, marginalized and abused. It is so disheartening the alarming rate at which children are being exposed and abused by supposed defenders– society, uncles, aunts, caretakers, doctors, teachers, nannies, siblings, grandparents- and even parents, have become nightmares to these priceless and God-given gifts.

Child abuse is fast on the increase with children being emotionally manipulated, neglected, sexually molested and generally abused by both strangers and their defenders. However, a child’s first defense remains the parents, especially mothers. Though the times we are in require that we have to multitask in terms of working away from and within the home to make ends meet, our children need more than the money we make- they need us.

Here are some tips to help protect our children from abusers.

1. Do not leave your child alone and unsupervised with just one adult.
2. Install security cameras in strategic places if you regularly have to be away from your children.
3. It is preferable to enroll children in a good daycare instead of leaving them alone with just one adult, and if you can’t afford cameras.
4. Do a proper investigation of on caregivers and employees before leaving your child with them. Talk to previous employers if possible.
5. Your children’s room should be close as close to yours as possible and do not let adults sleep in the same room with them alone.
6. Do not send your child alone for a holiday.
7. Always ask your child questions about the day’s activities, their interactions with other kids and how they feel about caregivers.
8. Win your child’s trust and confidence.
9. Give sex education from as early as 2 years.
10. Do not trust your child 100% with anyone.

The list is endless, and though we can’t be always there for our kids, we can take precautionary measures by playing our roles as their number one protectors instead of relegating our duties solely to other members of the society.

Above all, secure the life of your child through prayers.

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chichi

Chichi lives in Port Harcourt, Nigeria with her husband and two sons. She runs her catering service- Nathans Bakery and writes in her spare time.

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