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Why children are different<br />

• Developmental<br />

– Immature motor skills, may not be able to flee.<br />

– Immature cognitive skills, may not underst<strong>and</strong> the<br />

danger.<br />

• May run toward hazard.<br />

• Less cooperative may “melt down” think Stop <strong>and</strong> Shop

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