Children

73) Parenting in the U.S.

Try to keep communication positive with your children. Many communities have parenting groups that can help with ideas about how to be a good parent. Physical discipline, such as slapping, hitting, or shaking hard enough to leave a mark or injure a child is illegal. Know where your child is at all times, or you might be accused of child neglect. Child neglect is a serious crime. A child legally becomes an adult on his or her 18th birthday.

74) Keeping Children Healthy

Children usually eat three meals a day with one or two snacks. Make sure children drink lots of water. Do not give children a lot of soda, juice, fried foods, candy or other foods and drinks with a lot of sugar or fat. Give your kids a healthy breakfast every day to provide energy for school. Make sure they know when and how to brush and floss their teeth, wash their hands, and clean their body. For more information ask a doctor and dentist.

75) Child Safety

If you have young children at your home you should: - Use outlet covers to protect against electrocution. - Place window guards to prevent falling out of windows. - Keep items like bleach, medicine, and matches out of children’s reach. - Make sure small children cannot fall down the stairs. Here are some other child safety tips: - Never leave a child under the age of 10 alone in a car. - Teach children to stop, look and listen before crossing streets.

76) Family Planning

Talk with a doctor or clinic if you want to prevent pregnancy. Children usually learn very little about sex and pregnancy in school. Talk to a clinic for help with what to say or how to start a conversation. Your participation in their education makes a difference in the decisions they make.

77) Pregnancy

Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs taken during pregnancy can harm the health of your baby. Health clinics and pregnancy centers offer help and answer questions for pregnant women. When people in the U.S. breastfeed in public, they often cover their chest or go into another room.

(77) Pregnancy

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