Red alarm level: Police warn of children's agents in Mülheim-Kärlich!

Red alarm level: Police warn of children's agents in Mülheim-Kärlich!

in Mülheim-Kärlich, the authorities report on so-called “children's speeches” that have been distributed on social networks. According to the Koblenz police, there was an incident in which a boy was addressed by a driver. This prompted both the Andernach police and the Koblenz criminal police to start investigations. The cross -district cooperation between the police authorities is an important step to quickly identify and evaluate potential danger situations, but so far no direct danger for children has been found. [Currently4U reports that] the police are asking for prudence and asking parents to report incidents immediately.

Despite the current reporting on "children's speakers", which can cause uncertainty, it is important to emphasize that attacks on children rarely occur. [The NR curier emphasizes that] the reports about such incidents can be spread quickly and parents can alert. In order to offer the children security, parents should not panic. Instead, discussions about security and rules of conduct are essential.

recommendations for parents and children

The police give several recommendations to sensitize children without fueling fear. Parents should:

• talk to their children about possible situations,
• Clear rules of conduct for the way to school and other ways,
• Make clear agreements to whom the child can go with or ride,
• the children encourage themselves to always turn to adults if discomfort.

In addition, children should observe the following rules of conduct in everyday life:

• keep distance from strangers and cars,
• never get into a foreign car,
• cannot be involved in conversations,
• draw attention to themselves in emergency situations,
• Ideally in groups and
• know the emergency number of the police "110".

The protection of children is a central topic that is also anchored in childhood and family law. [The Federal Center for Health Education points out that] the well -being of children and adolescents is absolutely central. According to Art. 6, Paragraph 2 of the Basic Law, parents have the right to raise their children. The protection mandate of the youth welfare office in the event of a child's welfare ensures that instant measures can be initiated if suspected neglect or abuse.

As early as 2022, around 62,300 child welfare hazard of youth welfare offices in Germany were reported. The majority of these cases affected children under the age of 14, with around 60 % of neglecting. These preventive measures, such as the "Early Aid" action program, are important to ensure the healthy development of children and to recognize possible risks at an early stage.

The current developments in Mülheim-Kärlich show how important it is to be vigilant both in the community and to sensitize children in a safe way. Encourage children and enable them to protect themselves in everyday life is a central task for everyone involved. Parents should be open to their children and always stand by them.