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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
How do I help my 8 year old stay safe when walking home from school?
<|assistant|>
1. Ensure your child has an adult with them at all times.
2. Teach them about strangers and the importance of keeping their guard up.
3. Help them choose a safe route to and from school with minimal traffic, tall grass, and bushes. 
4. Teach them to never take shortcuts, regardless of their trust of the area.
5. Remind them to cross the street at designated crosswalks and to look both ways before crossing. 
6. Have them stay on the same side of the street as the traffic. 
7. Make sure they are aware of any suspicious activity and report it to an adult right away. 
8. Always carry a cell phone to stay connected and keep in contact with you.