Safety Pup Day

The safety of children is one of the main factors that parents pay attention to. To teach children to behave correctly, to warn about the dangers that lie in wait on the path of life – the goals of Safety Pup Day. Celebrate this unusual day annually on February 12.

History

It is quite difficult to convey important information to children in the form of stories and moralizing. The research and development department came up with the image of a cheerful dog named Safetypup, which became a symbol of safety. This character was introduced on February 12, 1985 and immediately gained love and popularity among the kids.

Law enforcement and educational structures use the charming dog as an accessible source of information for children. Children are interested in playing with a puppy, and they subconsciously remember everything that he tells them about safety measures.

Over time, Safetypup began to be depicted on food packages, posters in schools and kindergartens, playgrounds. Next to the charming character, there is always a list of warnings about the dangers lurking in the product or in this place.

Interesting facts

• In 1984, cases of child abduction became more frequent in the United States. For the purpose of preventive measures, for the first time on the packages with milk appeared the image Adults and children immediately drew attention to the funny puppy, and at the same time read important information. This method has shown its effectiveness and has not yet lost its relevance.

How to celebrate

For the celebration, you can make a useful gift to your child. On specialized sites, you can buy a Safetypup doll, which will help the child talk about precautions.

Usually on this day, law enforcement agencies organize events in educational institutions, in city squares, where the main character is a cheerful Safetypup. Parents should go to the holiday with the child. In the form of a game, children memorize important information that will help them avoid danger.

In order to support the holiday, publish a post on social networks with #SafetyPupDay.

When is Safety Pup Day celebrated in 2024?

Safety Pup Day is observed on February 12 each year.

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