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<|user|>
How do I help my 8 year old stay safe when walking home from school?
<|assistant|>
1. Remind your 8 year old to always pay attention and stay aware of their surroundings.
2. Teach your child to never accept rides or offers of food or drinks from strangers.
3. Discuss with your child when it is appropriate to speak to adults and when it is better to ignore them.
4. Walk on the sidewalks and only cross the street at designated crosswalks and intersections.
5. Remind your child to only open the door to a person they know and trust. 
6. Advise your child to always tell someone at home immediately if anything feels unsafe or makes them uneasy.
7. Make sure your child has some form of protection (such as pepper spray, whistle, or knocker noise maker) in case they feel threatened.
8. If your child is too nervous to walk home, offer to arrange a carpool with other parents and children that could safely walk back together.