It is a parents worst nightmare. You are sitting at home waiting for your child to walk through the door from school and they never arrive. Or perhaps you get a call from your child's school saying they never arrived. What do you do? What would your child do if faced with the scenario of someone grabbing them and using zip ties or duct tape to detain them? What would you do if someone broke into your home and used zip ties to bind you and your family while they burglarized your home? Would you be able to escape?Here are a couple of quick videos that show methods to escape zip ties duct tape. Why zip ties and duct tape? These two items are easy to conceal and transport for criminals. Handcuffs are bulky, suspicious to others and make noise. I mean think about it...If you saw a man walking around with handcuffs (especially around children) and they were not in law enforcement, wouldn't that raise red flags with you. Zip ties can be thrown in a pants pocket out of sight, are quiet but effective. Criminals are counting on parents not knowing how to escape from the ties themselves, much less teaching their kids how it's done.
The first video posted by Trendy World, shows a little girl using just her shoe laces to escape from her zip ties in less than 60 seconds. This would be a good video to show your child so they have this information stored away in the back of their mind. Most children wear sneakers so this method will be very easy for them. Have them show you and try it themselves so they are familiar with the steps to take in the event of an emergency. Maybe make it competition between you and your child. As the parent, you should be familiar with these methods also. How to escape from a zip tie in less than a minute
The second video posted by Unboxedchild.com, shows three little boys escaping from zip ties in the front of their body and the behind them. They also escape from duct tape after watching their Mom demonstrate how it's done. This is a good video for Mom and kids to watch. In this video the boys use just their strength and positioning to break the tie holds which may come in handy if the child isn't wearing sneakers. How to escape from zip ties and duct tape for kids
There are several other videos available on Youtube about escaping from various ties. It is a good idea to be familiar with different methods because you never know if you will be faced with this type of scenario.
Remember - If you fail to prepare, Prepare to fail!
