Be Safe and Healthy — Important Questions

Wait for an elder to come home and then inform them

Step 1: Different medicines are made for different illnesses and for different ages and body weights. Step 2: Taking the wrong medicine or the wrong amount can be very dangerous and can even poison the body. Step 3: A child should NEVER take medicine on their own without the guidance of an adult or a doctor. Step 4: Waiting for an elder ensures that the right medicine is given in the right amount. Step 5: Taking double medicine is especially harmful as even the right medicine becomes dangerous in large amounts.

Because they can be seen clearly from far away

Step 1: Traffic lights are placed high up on roads so that drivers and pedestrians can see them from a distance. Step 2: Red and green are colours with long wavelengths in light, which means they can travel further and remain visible even in fog, rain, or bright sunlight. Step 3: Drivers need to see the signal from far away so they have enough time to slow down or stop safely. Step 4: If the signal could only be seen from very close, vehicles would not have enough time to brake, causing accidents. Step 5: This is why red and green are specifically chosen for traffic lights all over the world.

Someone might trip over the bag and fall down the stairs

Step 1: Objects left on the floor become obstacles that people may not notice, especially if they are in a hurry. Step 2: Near a staircase, tripping is extra dangerous because a person can fall down many steps and get seriously injured. Step 3: This is why the safety rule says never to leave bags, shoes, or toys on the floor. Step 4: Keeping things in their proper place removes these obstacles and reduces the risk of accidents at home or school. Step 5: Stealing and dirty bags are not safety concerns – the real danger is someone getting physically hurt by tripping.

It helps us sleep for 20 hours a day

Step 1: Exercise has many important benefits for our body. Step 2: It strengthens our muscles by making them work harder, which builds them up over time. Step 3: Regular exercise keeps the body fit and helps maintain a healthy weight. Step 4: Exercise can help us sleep better at night, but sleeping 20 hours a day is actually unhealthy and not a benefit of exercise. Step 5: The recommended sleep for children is 8 hours, not 20 hours – too much sleep can make a person feel weak and lazy, not fit and healthy.