A Reference Guide of the Bakersfield City School District

TIPS FOR PARENTSGuns, Kids, and the Home: The Child You Save May Be Your OwnParents, and other adults that have children visiting their homes, should:Remove guns from the home, orStore guns in a locked place, andPlace trigger guards on guns.Children should not have access to guns, ammunition, explosives and other dangerous objects.Gun Facts Guns are the Number 1 cause of death for children in California 40% of our children live in a home with a gun (firearm) 30% of homes with a gun store the gun unlocked and loaded 75% of violent deaths at school have been with a gun 77% of parents believe it is too easy for children to get a gun Easy access to guns makes our schools and children less safe Parents are legally liable when their child hurts or kills another personHelp us make our children safe by preventing children from getting a gun: REMOVE, OR LOCK UP AND USETRIGGER GUARDS!Promoting Safety at School and HomeParents can help create safe schools. Here are some ideas that you can discuss with your child: Discuss the school's discipline policy with your child. Show your support for the rules and help your childunderstand the reasons for them. Involve your child in setting rules for appropriate behavior at home. Talk with your child about the violence he or she sees on television, in video games and possibly in theneighborhood. Help your child understand the consequences of violence. Encourage your child to tell an adult whenever he or she learns someone may have a weapon or may be planning tocommit a violent act. Teach your child how to solve problems. Praise your child when he or she follows through.63