Experts Advise Parents To Have A Secret Emoji Code With Their Kids For Emergencies
Talking with your kids about what to do in an emergency is important, especially how they should alert you if they’re in danger and you’re not around, emojis might be…
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Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)Talking with your kids about what to do in an emergency is important, especially how they should alert you if they’re in danger and you’re not around, emojis might be the key. Since most kids have their phone with them all the time, they can use it to reach out for help, but what if they’re in a situation where they can’t make a call or someone is watching them text? That’s when tech experts say having a secret emoji could save the day.
According to the Daily Mail, the idea is that you and your kids come up with an emoji to use as a distress signal if they’re in a scary situation, in danger or need help, but can’t come out and explain what’s going on. In an emergency, an emoji is less obvious than a word or phrase, plus it’s fast and easy to text.
I have this code with my girlfriends. If they are on a bad date that they need "rescued" from they will send out group text a flower, and the first person to see it will call with an "emergency". We also share our locations in case of a real emergency. Your family should adopt this code too.
Come up with a plan together about what emoji to use and how you’ll respond. Some things to keep in mind:
- Make sure the emoji is easy to remember, but one that your family doesn’t use often.
- Animals are a great option, like the octopus, which is easy to remember, but not commonly used.
- Stress to your kids that it should only be used in emergencies, or situations they need help getting out of, not to joke around.
- Talk about the responses your kids should expect from you if they use the emoji.
- If your teen or college-age kid is in a scary situation, texting the emoji can help them get help without letting everyone around them know they feel uncomfortable.
- Other emoji that make good secret signals for an emergency include giraffe, volcano, mushroom, owl, carousel horse and bellhop bell.
These Are The Best Charlotte Area Trampoline Parks
The back-to-school displays are out at Target. But you still have a few more weeks of entertaining the kids. Is a trampoline park on the agenda? It's a great way to burn a lot of energy for the kids (and calories for the adults!). There are so many options it can be hard to even know where to start when picking which one to go to. You want it to be convenient and affordable but also clean and safe. That is why I turned to Yelp to see what the best-rated Charlotte trampoline parks are.
And I had no idea they offered so many activities! You have the jumping, the foam pits, and basketball. But also rides, obstacle courses, and zip lines. Add in food and drink options as well. Do I have to have a kid to visit one? Trampoline parks also make a great destination for birthdays whether it's just doing something special or a party with friends!
This list features 9 trampoline parks in and around the Charlotte area ranked from lowest to highest based on the number of stars given to them in Yelp reviews.
Top Rated Charlotte Area Trampoline Parks
Based on Yelp Reviews and Ratings
9. Altitude Trampoline Park
Rating: 2 Stars
Reviews: 12
Address: 3940 E Franklin Blvd Gastonia
8. SkyZone Trampoline Park
Rating: 2.5 Stars
Reviews: 57
Address: 10200 Centrum Pkwy Pineville
7. Adventure Air Sports Rock Hill
Rating: 3
Reviews: 17
Address: 2375 Cherry Rd Ste 101 Rock Hill
6. Defy Gravity Charlotte
Rating: 3
Reviews: 49
Address: 8116 University City Blvd
5. BounceU Matthews
Rating: 3.5
Reviews: 20
Address: 9129 Monroe Rd Ste 145 Charlotte
4. SkyZone Trampoline Park
Rating: 3.5
Reviews: 18
Address: 7325 Smith Corners Blvd Charlotte
3. Urban Air Adventure Park Mint Hill
Rating: 4
Reviews: 27
Address: 9108 Lawyers Rd Mint Hill
2. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park Cornelius
Rating: 4
Reviews: 14
Address: 17001 Kenton Dr Cornelius
1. Big Air Trampoline Park
Rating: 4
Reviews: 51
Address: 2408 Sardis Rd N Charlotte
