A Match Is A Tool

Fire has an important and necessary role in our lives. The earlier your child learns proper, safe use of fire, the less likely he will have a desire to “play” with matches and fire.

  • Teach your children that a match is a tool for such specific purposes as:
    • Lighting candles
    • Starting a campfire
    • Lighting a fire in a fireplace
  • Keep matches out of young children’s reach. This includes cigarette lighters and related items. Wooden “strike anywhere” kitchen matches should NOT be used or kept in homes with young children.
  • Parents should agree to let their older children strike matches and use fire only in the presence of a parent or responsible adult, under safe conditions and only when appropriate.
  • Many fire play (match play) problems can be solved simply by having your child promise to use fire and matches ONLY in your presence and by allowing children to use matches when appropriate.

The Safe Way To Light Matches

  • Open package and remove match. (Use only paper matchbooks.)
  • Close package.
  • Turn package over to the side with the striking surface.
  • Hold match in proper position and strike away from the body.
  • Hold match in horizontal position (after ignited) for two to three seconds.
  • Blow out flame and wait until match is cool to touch (five to 10 seconds).
  • Repeat sequence.

 

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