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Talking to Strangers
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As your child gets older, it's normal for him to not want to be glued to your side at all times. It's also normal for you to worry about who your child might encounter when he's out on his own.
You can feel better about giving him more independence if you teach him how to be safe around strangers. The FBI and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offer some tips to share with your child:
- Ask your parents before you leave your house, go somewhere, or take a ride from someone.
- Tell your parents where you're going, what route you're taking, who you're going with, and when you will be home....
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I think it's absolutely crucial to teach children that some strangers are bad. Not only are they bad, but they'll act very nice and know just the right things to say to get children's attention. I've gone over the scenarios like: someone asking you to come see their puppy/kitten, someone offering candy, someone asking a question and saying they can't hear you--move closer....and I've told my kids that they don't have to worry about hurting anyone's feelings or being disrespectful by walking/running away. If the stranger is a respectable person they'll understand that the child was just properly informed about keeping themself safe. It's very important to also talk about who children can go to if they're lost. You can never be 100% sure, but there are ways to tell if someone is potentially safe. Like someone mentioned if it's a mom w/children w/her or someone working or a police officer, to name a few. I'm very blunt with my kids about the dangers of some humans. I want them to know not to walk/play in a secluded place(especially alone), of course not to talk to strangers unless I'm with them, and to be extremely loud and fast if they're grabbed. I don't go into specifics about what could happen after they're abducted, but I do let them know I could never see them again. I think brutal honesty is needed in this area.
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This site gives great advice on how to keep your kids safe from predators
August 10, 2007
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