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Raise Children To Resist Violence

Violent or aggressive behavior is often learned early in life. However, parents, family members and others who care for children can help them learn to deal with emotions without using violence. Teach them to respond with calm but firm words when others insult or threaten them.

Every October the nation's pediatricians and the American Academy of Pediatrics call upon parents to think about the importance of preventive health care. Join us during Child Health Month this year as we again speak out against violence. Here are a few tips to help us place solutions before problems.

Teach children to avoid becoming victims of violence. Show them safe routes for walking in your neighborhood. Practice what to do if anyone tries to hurt them: Say "no," run away and tell a reliable adult about it.
Try to keep children from seeing violence in the home. Work toward making home a safe, nonviolent place, and always discourage violent behavior between brothers and sisters. Keep in mind as well that hostile, aggressive arguments between parents frighten children and set a bad example for them.

For a free brochure, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Violence Brochure, Dept. C, American Academy of Pediatrics, P.O. Box 927, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009. (NAPSI)

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