Our number one job as parents is to keep our kids safe. They stay with us or another trusted adult while they are young so they don't really have to think about keeping themselves safe. We teach them the basics. Don't touch fire. Don't talk to strangers. Look both ways before crossing the street. For the most part, they stay under our watchful eye. What about when they get older and have more responsibilities? What if they have to walk home from school? How about when they go hang out with their friends at the mall? (If kids still do that kind of thing)