Simple Steps to Take Before Kids Leave For School Each Day
By Rick McCann
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
August 11, 2025
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. School is back in session in Baldwin and Mobile Counties, and teachers have prepared for it, held a rally of sorts to kick off the new school year, School Resource Officers have been training, and bus drivers have been hired.
Everything is a go!
But before your child leaves the house today and every school day, there are several things that parents should also do.
From 1 to 18 years old, as parents we know that we’re responsible for our children.
Whatever they do, good or bad, it falls on our shoulders and ultimately, we’ll be held accountable if they’ve done something wrong, illegal or something that we could have prevented.
Kids sometimes make bad decisions, and that’s why it’s our job to look out for them, guide them, talk with them, and prevent as many bad things as we possibly can.
It’s our number one job!
So, before your children leave the house in the morning, please make sure:
a. You hug them, love on them, and let them know that you’re there for them.
b. Make sure that they have their homework done.
c. Check their backpacks and make sure that they’re not taking anything to school that they shouldn’t and, in some areas, that includes a cellphone.
d. Please make sure that they don’t have any weapons, and that includes knives.
e. and let’s start the day with breakfast
Most of all, squeeze them real tight before they walk out the door, and that includes those older children who think that they’re already adults.
A little love, reassurance, and guidance will go a long way.
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