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Always make
sure that your child is supervised at all
times. This is to ensure that he does not
do anything unsafe. Also, if he does have
an accident, a responsible adult can be with
him in no time. |
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Teach your child to be
considerate of others. He must wait his turn
at the swings and slides. There must be no
pushing, shoving or rough play. |
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Educate your little one
on the correct way to use playground equipment.
For example, to sit and not stand on the swing,
and not to walk up the slide. |
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When you get to the playground,
look around to make sure it is safe. There
should not be any broken glass or other rubbish
lying around. Equipment must not be damaged
or rusty. The surface of the playground should
be made of impact-absorbing material such
as rubber or sand. |
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If you notice that there
are children at the playground who are whizzing
around on their bicycles or playing games
such as soccer or basketball, ask them to
leave politely but firmly. They are a potential
source of danger. They should engage in their
activities only in designated areas. |
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Do not allow your child
to go to the playground in wet weather as
the equipment will be slippery. |
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Check that your child
is old enough to use certain playground equipment.
For example, younger children should not climb
onto high structures. |
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If your child is old enough
and able to climb onto high structures, teach
him to be careful and to hold on to the railings
at all times
for support. |
