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100 Safety Tips for Kids

From Zheng Yuanjie's Pipilu Gives You 100 Lives (皮皮鲁送你100条命).

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  1. 1. Beware of Cars
    Look both ways before crossing any road, and never chase a ball or toy into traffic. Parked cars can hide moving ones — treat every street as live.
  2. 2. Drink Plenty of Water
    Your body needs water every single day, not just when you feel very thirsty. Keep a cup nearby and sip regularly.
  3. 3. Don't Mock Others
    Teasing can provoke fights and lasting grudges. Respect costs nothing and keeps you out of trouble.
  4. 4. Watch Your Words
    Careless talk can start conflicts you never intended. Think for three seconds before you speak, especially when angry.
  5. 5. Don't Cut Nails Too Short
    Trimming nails down to the skin causes pain and infection. Leave a thin white edge and file the corners smooth.
  6. 6. Urine Can Put Out Fire
    In an emergency with no water around, urine can douse small flames on clothing or skin. It sounds gross — it also works.
  7. 7. Light Up the Dark Before Dawn
    If you're out before sunrise, carry a light and wear something reflective. Being seen by drivers is half of staying safe.
  8. 8. Read Safely
    Read with good lighting, keep the book at arm's length, and rest your eyes regularly. Your eyes have to last a lifetime.
  9. 9. Put the Environment First
    Don't litter, don't pollute, sort your waste. A clean environment is a healthy one — for everyone including you.
  10. 10. Never Stare at the Sun
    Direct sunlight can burn your retinas permanently. Never look straight at the sun, and use proper glasses during an eclipse.
  11. 11. Never Smoke — For Life
    One cigarette can start an addiction that lasts decades. The easiest way to quit smoking is to never start.
  12. 12. Don't Cheat or Plagiarize
    Copying others' work is dishonest and brings real punishment at school. Your own work, however imperfect, is yours.
  13. 13. Play Hand Games Safely
    Rough hand-slapping and finger-wrestling games can sprain wrists and fingers. Keep it playful, not painful.
  14. 14. Insure Your Life with Imagination
    Mentally rehearse what you'd do in a fire, a flood, or getting lost. Imagination is free practice for emergencies.
  15. 15. Keep Your Eyes Sharp
    Train yourself to spot danger: frayed wires, wet floors, a stranger's too-friendly smile. Observation is protection.
  16. 16. High Places Are Cold and Risky
    Climbing rooftops, walls, and cliffs risks falls that change lives in one second. Enjoy the view from safe ground.
  17. 17. Beware the Invisible Wall
    Clean glass doors and walls are nearly invisible. Slow down in unfamiliar buildings so you don't walk straight into one.
  18. 18. Resist Temptation
    Free gifts, easy money, and secret games offered by strangers are almost always traps. Say no and walk away fast.
  19. 19. Your Private Areas Are Off-Limits
    Nobody is allowed to touch the parts of your body covered by underwear. If anyone tries, say no loudly and tell a trusted adult right away.
  20. 20. Don't Step on Manhole Covers
    Loose, rusted, or stolen covers can flip or collapse under you. Walk around them, not over them.
  21. 21. Always Carry a Whistle
    A whistle is louder than shouting and doesn't tire your voice. Three blasts is the universal call for help.
  22. 22. Don't Turn Pens into Daggers
    Never point pens or pencils at anyone, even as a joke. One slip can injure an eye permanently.
  23. 23. There's Safety in Threes
    Walk with friends instead of alone, especially in unfamiliar places or after dark. Groups deter trouble.
  24. 24. Eat Breakfast
    Skipping breakfast drains your focus and energy for the whole morning. Even something small is better than nothing.
  25. 25. Never Give Up on Life
    No failure, scolding, or heartbreak is worth your life. When things feel hopeless, talk to someone you trust — feelings pass, life doesn't come back.
  26. 26. Use Electricity Without Getting Shocked
    Keep hands dry, never poke metal into sockets, and pull the plug — not the cord. Electricity deserves respect, not fear.
  27. 27. Stand Firm Like a Mountain
    In a stampede or on a lurching bus, plant your feet, lower your center, and hold on. Staying upright keeps you safe.
  28. 28. Stay Safe from Lightning
    When thunder roars, go indoors and stay away from windows and wires. Never shelter under a lone tree in an open field.
  29. 29. The Life-Saving Scarf
    A scarf can become a sling, a bandage, a mask, or a signal flag. Ordinary objects turn into rescue tools when you improvise.
  30. 30. Rest and Recharge
    Sleep and rest rebuild your body and brain. Exhaustion dulls your reflexes and makes accidents far more likely.
  31. 31. Fingers Are Strong but Fragile
    Never poke your fingers into sockets, animal cages, or other people's eyes. They heal slowly and hurt a lot.
  32. 32. You're a Puzzle Master
    When lost, piece together clues: landmarks, signs, the sun's position, your last certain location. Calm thinking finds the way.
  33. 33. When Anger Flares Up
    Count to ten and breathe before reacting. Things done in rage — a punch, a shove — cause injuries you can't undo.
  34. 34. Agree on a Meeting Spot
    In crowded places, set a clear rendezvous point with your family before splitting up. 'Don't move, I'll find you' saves panic.
  35. 35. Climb Higher in Life
    Ambition is good — just take the stairs of steady effort, not the elevator shaft of risky shortcuts.
  36. 36. No Alcohol Before 18
    Alcohol harms a developing brain and body, and the law forbids it for minors. There will be time enough later — if you even want it.
  37. 37. Think of Danger from on High
    When everything is going well, that's exactly when to check for risks. Complacency causes the hardest falls.
  38. 38. Guard Your Throat
    Don't run, laugh hard, or talk with your mouth full — choking blocks the airway in seconds. Learn the Heimlich maneuver too.
  39. 39. Make Secondhand Smoke Vanish
    Move upwind of smokers and politely ask them not to smoke near you. Your lungs don't get a vote — you do.
  40. 40. Protect Your Reputation
    Don't spread rumors or post recklessly online. A damaged reputation takes years to repair and seconds to ruin.
  41. 41. Know Your Limits
    Don't lift what you can't carry or attempt stunts beyond your skill. Most injuries come from overestimating yourself.
  42. 42. Surviving a Stampede
    If you fall in a crowd, curl up, protect your head and chest with your arms, and get up the instant there's space. Never tie your shoes in a moving crowd.
  43. 43. Water Is a Friend, Not an Enemy
    Learn to swim, respect currents, and never swim alone in rivers, lakes, or the sea. Friendship with water starts with caution.
  44. 44. Beware Poisonous Spiders
    Don't touch unfamiliar spiders or insects with bare hands. Shake out shoes and clothes before wearing them outdoors.
  45. 45. Your Best Amulet Is Caution
    Seatbelts, helmets, looking twice before crossing — these invisible amulets protect you every day. Wear them always.
  46. 46. Stay Away from Drugs
    The first try is the trap. Drugs destroy health, family, and future — there is no safe experiment.
  47. 47. Walking Away Wins
    When a fight is brewing, leaving is the victory. Pride heals faster than a broken nose.
  48. 48. Keep Safety Devices Intact
    Never dismantle fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, or emergency exits as a prank. They exist for the one day you need them.
  49. 49. Beware of Bad Company
    Friends who push you toward danger, cheating, or lawbreaking aren't friends. Choose companions who keep you safe and honest.
  50. 50. You Might Save Your Parents One Day
    Learn first aid, CPR basics, and emergency numbers now. One day the rescuer might need to be you.
  51. 51. Beware of Falling Objects
    Near construction sites, look up as well as ahead. Don't linger under scaffolding, cranes, or old balconies.
  52. 52. Don't Dance with Wolves
    Wild animals are not pets, no matter how cute. Keep your distance and never feed them by hand.
  53. 53. Life Is Priceless
    No dare, bet, or moment of showing off is worth risking your life. The stakes are never as low as they look.
  54. 54. Eat Your Way to a Future
    Balanced meals build the body you'll live in for decades. Daily junk food borrows health from your future self.
  55. 55. Listen to Early Warnings
    Alarms, announcements, and weather warnings exist to save lives — including yours. Take them seriously the first time.
  56. 56. Family Looks Out for Each Other
    Tell your family where you're going and when you'll be back. If something happens, they'll know where to start looking.
  57. 57. Always Leave Yourself an Exit
    In traffic, crowds, or heated arguments, never let yourself get cornered. Always know your way out.
  58. 58. Be a Real Hero
    Real heroes stay calm, call for help, and don't rush alone into fire or deep water. Courage without sense helps no one.
  59. 59. Beware of Dangerous Sea Life
    Some fish sting, bite, or shock. Don't touch unfamiliar sea creatures with bare hands — admire from a distance.
  60. 60. Change Out of Sweaty Clothes
    Wet clothes chill you fast after exercise and invite colds. Change into something dry as soon as you can.
  61. 61. Leave Medicine to Doctors
    Folk remedies and random pills can poison as easily as cure. When sick, see a doctor instead of experimenting on yourself.
  62. 62. Practice Beats Theory
    Knowing safety rules by heart means nothing until you've practiced them. Drill fire escapes and first aid for real.
  63. 63. Match the Response to the Problem
    Overreacting to small problems creates big new ones. Stay proportionate — calm minds solve more than panic does.
  64. 64. Wear Your Bodyguards
    Helmets, knee pads, and reflective strips are bodyguards you wear. Put them on before you ride, skate, or cycle at night.
  65. 65. Discriminating Against Children Is Illegal
    Every child has legal rights. Unfair treatment and abuse are against the law — and you can ask for help.
  66. 66. Overloading Students Is Illegal
    Endless homework and tutoring that steal your sleep violate regulations. Rest is your right, not a reward.
  67. 67. Beware of Biogas Explosions
    Methane from sewers, manure pits, and septic tanks can explode. Never light fires or smoke near them.
  68. 68. Don't Open Pandora's Box
    Some things can't be undone once started — addictions, dangerous dares, shared secrets. Think before you open.
  69. 69. Haste Makes Waste
    Rushing causes the mistakes and accidents that cost the most time. Steady and careful is genuinely faster.
  70. 70. Don't Be an Invader
    Don't bully others or invade their safety and space. Aggressors always end up paying a bigger price.
  71. 71. Deep Roots Grow Lush Leaves
    Health, good habits, and solid knowledge are roots. Everything impressive you become grows out of them.
  72. 72. Refuse to Be Exposed
    Don't share personal photos, addresses, or secrets online. Once exposed, you can never fully take it back.
  73. 73. Never Leave Kids in a Parked Car
    A parked car turns into an oven in minutes, even with windows cracked. Never leave children or pets inside alone.
  74. 74. Don't Play Sniper
    Toy guns, slingshots, and laser pointers can blind. Never aim any of them at people or animals.
  75. 75. There Is No Magic Elixir
    No pill or potion grants long life. Sleep, movement, good food, and no smoking are the only proven elixir.
  76. 76. Teeth of Steel Need Care
    Brush twice a day and never open bottle caps with your teeth. Adult teeth don't grow back — protect the set you have.
  77. 77. Never Fight Under One Roof
    Family quarrels must never turn physical. Walk away, cool down, and talk when everyone is calm.
  78. 78. Don't Build an Octopus of Wires
    Tangled cords and daisy-chained power strips overheat and cause fires. One socket, one high-power device.
  79. 79. When Sweating Stops, Danger Starts
    In extreme heat, the body can stop cooling itself — that's heatstroke, and it's an emergency. Get to shade and call for help fast.
  80. 80. Never Strike an Ear
    Hitting someone's ear with a cupped hand traps air pressure that can burst the eardrum. Hands off other people's ears.
  81. 81. Every Tool Is Double-Edged
    Phones, the internet, even kindness — useful things cut both ways. Enjoy the benefits, respect the risks.
  82. 82. Memorize the Key Numbers
    Know emergency numbers and your parents' phone numbers by heart. Phones die, get lost, or run out of battery — memory doesn't.
  83. 83. Give Provocation the Cold Shoulder
    Ignore taunts, dares, and strangers' lures. Attention is exactly what troublemakers are fishing for.
  84. 84. Small Patience, Big Safety
    Swallowing one moment of anger prevents fights you'll regret for years. Patience is a superpower.
  85. 85. Wash Your Hands
    Wash before eating and after the toilet, with soap, every time. Clean hands stop more illness than almost anything else.
  86. 86. Undercooked Beans Can Poison You
    Raw or undercooked kidney beans contain toxins that cause severe vomiting. Boil them hard until completely soft.
  87. 87. Ride Like a Knight
    Ride with traffic, signal your turns, and wear a helmet. A true knight always protects their head.
  88. 88. Leave Firecrackers Alone
    Firecrackers maim hands and eyes every year. Admire them from far away or skip them entirely.
  89. 89. Burns Don't Negotiate
    Hot water, soup, and heaters burn in an instant. Test the temperature before you touch, pour, or step in.
  90. 90. Keep Distance from Erratic Strangers
    If someone is behaving strangely or aggressively, don't engage or stare. Leave calmly and tell an adult.
  91. 91. Know Your Emergency Numbers
    Police, ambulance, fire — know your local numbers cold (in China: 110, 120, 119). In a crisis there's no time to search.
  92. 92. Think Like Sima Guang
    When a playmate fell into a giant water vat, young Sima Guang smashed the vat instead of trying to lift the child out. In emergencies, break the pattern and act fast.
  93. 93. Don't Do Everything Backwards
    Ignoring safety steps and doing things in the wrong order invites accidents. Follow the right sequence — it exists for a reason.
  94. 94. Danger Can Strike Twice
    Fires reignite, aftershocks follow quakes, calm seas surge again. Stay alert even after the first danger seems past.
  95. 95. The Real Secret to Success
    Want to make your family proud? Stay healthy, stay safe, keep learning. That's the whole secret — everything else is detail.
  96. 96. Carry Multi-Purpose Tools
    A flashlight, a whistle, a charged phone — small tools that solve big problems in many different emergencies.
  97. 97. Act Like Chemical Defense
    Smell gas or strange chemicals? Cover your nose and mouth, leave immediately, and don't flip any switches on the way out.
  98. 98. Ignore Strangers' Sweet Talk
    Flatterers and smooth talkers usually want something from you. Judge people by what they do, not what they promise.
  99. 99. Outsmart a Kidnapper
    If grabbed, shout, fight back, and draw attention — quiet victims are what kidnappers want. Memorize faces, cars, and places to tell police.
  100. 100. Be a Law-Abiding Citizen
    Laws are society's biggest safety net. Knowing and following them protects you more than any trick ever will.