Apologies for clickbaity title. But now I have your attention...
I'm a paramedic. Several times in the last couple of months I have heard a parent say to their child some variation of "Behave or that ambulance lady will be cross/tell you off/take you away".
Don't. Do. That.
Don't make your child afraid of us.
Don't make them so afraid that when I try to examine their broken arm they scream and squirm and do more damage.
Don't make them afraid to call 999 and ask for help.
Don't make them afraid to approach us if they are lost in public.
Don't make them too afraid to open the front door when you've fallen down the stairs and are unconscious.
I've also heard "the police will come and arrest you if you don't stop". Also not a good message.
Teach your children that the emergency services are here to help and are friendly and trustworthy. You never know when you might need us. Don't use me to discipline or calm your child because the first thing I will do is turn around with a big smile and tell that child it isn't the case.
This has been a public service announcement from TheExtraPickle. (Who's MIL is lovely and in no way involved in child trading)
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TheExtraPickle · 18/09/2017 16:57
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