Make it hard for the thieves to get in. For the majority of thieves don't want to work hard or risk capture.
Go talk to the folks at your local hardware store and they can set you up so that only real determined thieves can break in.
Plan on what you will do in case the alarms go off and practice that plan. Make sure your family is involved in that planning and training.
Don't forget to harden the inner doors as well as entry doors. It should be difficult for thieves to knock down bedroom doors.
Remember that you and yours should also have a way of getting away that doesn't involve walking by intruders.
Go talk to the folks at your local hardware store and they can set you up so that only real determined thieves can break in.
Plan on what you will do in case the alarms go off and practice that plan. Make sure your family is involved in that planning and training.
Don't forget to harden the inner doors as well as entry doors. It should be difficult for thieves to knock down bedroom doors.
Remember that you and yours should also have a way of getting away that doesn't involve walking by intruders.