DUers with kids..need a bit of advice

[HEyHEY]

Okay, twice in the last little while, I've been to two bad car accidents where kids are involved... it breaks my heart to see a child crying on the side of the road in the arms of a paramed.

Although it may be a bad thing to do....because of the situation. I'd like to keep some things in my car to give these kids at a time of trauma.

I'm thinking of keeping Teddy Bears, and Colouring books so far.. the books would be good because often they have to sit a while waiting for things to be cleared up.

Is this a good idea?

What else could I put in there?

[Syrinx]

1. you're a paramedic?

sounds all good to me.

[HEyHEY]

3. No, journalist

[Syrinx]

6. still sounds good!

Journalist with heart. I like that!

(And I'm a journalist... at least I have a degree in journalism)

You're doing good.

[leftyandproud]

2. YES

My dad has been a cop for 30 years and he ALWAYS had a teddy bear (or two) to give kids at accident or crime scenes, especially when the parent is being arrested for something. I don't know what your job is, but I think you should definately get a few bears for the kids...They will appreciate it. I think during something traumatic, if a cop/paremedic/firefighter does something like this for the children...even something small like handing them a teddy bear, the kids will grow up remembering it...and will always respect people in your profession for it.

[HEyHEY]

4. Not a cop ... a reporter

I fucking hate accidents..I feel like such a vulture. Lucky for me, I'm good a being invisible.

[leftyandproud]

5. still...

go to the dollar store, and get some little teddy bears for stuff like that...worth the investment

[CJCRANE]

7. Give 'em a cuddly polar bear! eom

.

[displacedtexan]

8. try this site for ideas...

http://www.orientaltrading.com/otcweb/application?namespace=main

Great prices on all kinds of stuff (from stuffed animals to crayons and coloring books)!

[Lydia Leftcoast]

9. I've heard of police and fire departments

keeping teddy bears on hand to console children who are involved in traumatic situations.