The “Keep out of reach of youngsters” message is a key issue for all parents, especially when the phone, PDA, or some other critical piece of machinery gets reclassified as a toy by the youngsters and they don’t realize why they cannot play with it. Toysare their territory, and these devices look and act like toys.
This can be a complex situation, due to the fact the kids can also get the wrong messages from the “Don’t touch” approach. They could think they’re becoming naughty without having really understanding why, or older children may well think that they’re becoming treated like infants, which can be irritating, and generate a negative, uncooperative response.
The safety message