Children crossing

The "children crossing" emoji, 🚸, depicts the image of two black silhouettes of children, with one hand raised, crossing a street. This emoji is commonly used to indicate the presence of children or a school zone, warning drivers to slow down and be cautious. It serves as a visual representation and reminder to prioritize the safety of children in potentially dangerous areas, such as near schools or residential neighborhoods.

This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. Its creation was spurred by the need for a clear and universally recognizable symbol indicating the presence of children, especially in digital communication channels where text-based warnings might be easily overlooked. By incorporating this emoji into messages or posts, users can highlight the importance of protecting and prioritizing the safety of children in various contexts.

Did you know?

Did you know? The concept of a "children crossing" sign originated in the 1950s and quickly gained popularity worldwide as a way to warn drivers about the presence of children in designated crossing areas. The addition of this iconic sign within the emoji library demonstrates how universally recognized symbols are adapted and integrated into digital communication to convey important messages and increase safety awareness.