Upbringing: Boy (2 years) escapes from the day care center and runs into the street - tips for emergencies

A mother is in shock after her little son escaped from the care of the educators in the day care center.

How to prevent such situations.

When parents place their little ones in the care of a day care center (Kita) and the educators, they trust that their child is well cared for.

So does Shannan Lee, a mother from Greater Manchester in north-west England.

She had brought her two-year-old son Henry to the facility as usual, only to learn later that he had apparently run away.

Didn't he listen to the adults?

How the situation came about and what measures could possibly have prevented it.

Upbringing: Boy (2 years) escapes from the day care center and runs into the street - tips for emergencies

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If children simply run away and take off, this can quickly become dangerous, especially on the road.

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As is well known, there are such and such children: Some are rather shy and reserved, they do not leave their parents and caregivers' side.

Other children, on the other hand, have a strong hunting instinct, want to explore everything and notice a great attraction to just start running.

The latter can be particularly challenging outdoors and in public.

Even if parents keep making it clear to their child that they mustn't run away, the impulse of the little ones who love to explore is stronger - and in a moment of inattention the child can suddenly no longer be seen.

That's what happened to little Henry when he ran out of daycare and across the street, as documented by the surveillance camera, according to

.

Fortunately, a passer-by spotted the two-year-old in time before he could cross another busy street.

“The thought of what could have happened to him terrifies me.

He could have been hit by a car or dead.

I don't even want to think about it,"

quoted the shocked mother as saying.

It is clear that she no longer wants to give Henry to the facility.

The local authorities are currently clarifying the extent to which the educators have violated their duty of supervision.

What not only Henry's mother wonders: Could the incident have been prevented?

How should parents prepare their child for supposed dangers?

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Child just runs away and takes off: five tips to prevent this from happening

As a parent, it feels like you have to keep your eyes and ears open everywhere.

After all, there are many dangers lurking, as the helicopter parents feel with their overprotectiveness.

It's not that easy to let go.

What would the relaxed "panda parents" advise so that the child doesn't just run away?

If you already know that your child may have a tendency to move away from you or other caregivers, prepare your child and the caregivers in the day-care center accordingly.

While this is no guarantee that your child will not simply run away, the persons responsible for supervision can take stricter measures and keep an even closer eye on your child.

Child just runs away: 1. Keep talking about it

There can be various reasons why your child runs away (again and again).

As difficult as these situations are, parents should try to stay calm and then talk about it with their child in a quiet moment - again and again.

In order to possibly find out the reasons for the child.

Even small children can reveal what caused them to run away despite their limited vocabulary.

Kid runs away: 2. Prepare grandma, grandpa, babysitter and educator in the daycare center

Always involve the people who have direct contact with your child and do not be afraid to ask for special care in the supervision.

Feel free to point out that your child is adventurous and likes to go hiking - this way the carers can arm themselves accordingly.

Child just runs away: 3. Regular traffic training

Practice situations in public and on the road regularly: Show and tell your child that they always have to wait on the street and that they should never cross without an adult.

Kid runs away: 4. Point out the dangers to the child

Take this traffic situation as an opportunity and make it clear to your child how great the danger of a car accident or something else can be.

Try to choose words and descriptions that are appropriate for your child's age.

Child just runs away: 5. Safety measures such as a backpack with a leash

What sounds completely absurd for some is the only help for parents with a particularly adventurous child.

There are backpacks that can be fitted with a leash of some sort to keep children close to their parents, protecting them from danger – especially those who don't seem afraid of traffic and can just run out into the street From the parents' point of view, a line on the backpack can be used to protect them from major damage.

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