02/22/2022
FYI PARENTS:
Always invite your children to come to you whenever they have questions or concerns about guns‼️
🔴Remind them never to touch any gun or bullets.
🔴Explain the difference between toy guns and real ones.
🔴Stress the fact that guns can kill and encourage them to make safe decisions.
🔴Lead by example and demonstrate safe gun practices that your children can observe.
🔴Encourage children to tell you if they ever feel unsafe at home or at school.
🔴Help choose programs, movies, and games that are non-violent.
🔴Talk to them about violence in television, movies, and videogames and prompt them to discuss their feelings.
🔴Be on the lookout for signs of depression, since su***de is one of the common causes of youth handgun death.
🔴Check with other parents and family members to find out if they have a gun in their home before your children visit.