Halloween safety

With Halloween soon upon us I was thinking about safety of children when trick or treating, not the younger ones but the children aged between 7 years old and 12 years old. The reason for this as a parent myself I know at this age children want to start doing things on their own.
Halloween is a great time for the kids and some of us adults as well, but we all need to be aware that there are still bullies who want to prey on the younger children at this age group. Demanding the goodies collected by the younger children on their own or just in twos.
While this is not common it is become apparent it is getting more each year listening to some of our karate kids between the ages of 7 to 12 years old.
Some tips we are giving children and parents are as follows

• Don't talk to strangers
• Always be aware who is on the street
• Go around in small groups
• Have your mobile handy
• Tell your parents of anything your not to sure about
• Have your child go out with a group of friends not just in twos
• Tell your child to have the courage to shout stop if the bully tries to get their Halloween gifts
• If the bully seems he may get physical to run away or shout fire ( people always look for a fire)
• To tell you the parents immediately
• Have the number of your local street warden or police support officer.
• Always be aware of people on the street
• Tell your child never to go into strangers houses if invited always wait on the doorstep. If approach by strangers or bullies tell some one immediately.

Remember it is all fun but we still need to be aware.
Here are some articles for you to read, just click on them.

www.ezinearticles.com/?Halloween-Safety-Guides---Last-Minute-Tips&id=5214521
www.ezinearticles.com/?Keep-Your-Kids-Safe-This-Halloween&id=1525098