You get to stay home alone! You're probably excited, but you also might be a little nervous. That's perfectly common.
But how can you really keep the possible danger away from you while you are at home alone' Dan worry. The following advice may help you.
Follow your parents' rules. Your parents want you to stay safe. That's why they have rules. If you're unsure what the rules are, sit down with your parents and write out a list of them together.
Lock the doors and windows. Although break ins (闯人) are unusual, they can happen. The best thing you can do is to keep the doors and windows locked when you're inside. In this way no one can come in unless you let him in. lf someone you don't know comes, it's best to ignore (忽视) it. If the person is delivering(选送）a package(送包裹), ask him or her to leave it or come back later.
Stay away from dangerous things in the house Even though you're staying at home alone you still need to stay away from dangerous things. Don't play with fire, knives or things with electricity. What's more, don't take any medicine if you don't know the function(功能、作用)of it.
Call your parents if need to. If something happens and you don't know what to do, call your parents, relatives or trusted neighbors. They can help you solve the problem. It's best to know your parents' phone numbers by heart.
