7 Basic Survival Skills Every Kid Should Know

Kids scare me for a lot of reasons: they're vulnerable, they're dangerous, and they're curious as hell. If ever there was a dichotomy of awesomeness and utter disaster, it was children. Without sounding like a Nancy Grace-obsessed helicopter parent, there are basic things our kids need to know to protect themselves from bad people, from injury, and even themselves. Click through for 7 basic survival skills every kid should know! - By Lori Garcia

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Their address and phone number
You might think your child knows their address and phone number because they memorized it once upon a time, but he's not exactly calling himself or writing his address regularly to aid in memorization. It's important that your child know their home address and phone number in the event that they become separated from you.
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Their address and phone number
You might think your child knows their address and phone number because they memorized it once upon a time, but he's not exactly calling himself or writing his address regularly to aid in memorization. It's important that your child know their home address and phone number in the event that they become separated from you.

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