Talking About Strangers
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Talking About Strangers
A parent's worst nightmare: your child goes missing. No one saw anything, no one knows what happened. One moment your child is there, and the next, they're gone. How can you prevent this from happening? Although there are about 2,100 reports of missing children filed each day, most children thankfully make it through childhood safely.
My husband and I regularly talk to our son about strangers. Ever since he started talking and interacting with others, he’s always been friendly, greeting everyone with a smile and a wave. After his second birthday, we began teaching him about the importance of not going anywhere with anyone unless we, as parents, have approved them. In our case, this includes his grandparents and aunt.
Now, he’s cautious around unfamiliar people. For example, when he’s at his grandmother’s antique shop and sees someone new, he hides behind me, my husband, or his grandmother. Once we give the okay, he’ll introduce himself but still knows that he should not leave with anyone unless we've given permission.
Here are some tips for parents to help protect their children:
- Never accept candy or gifts from strangers.
- Never get into a car with someone you don’t know or who doesn’t have the family password.
- If someone asks for help, find a trusted adult and report it to them.
- Never open the door for anyone unless they know the password.
- If someone tries to force you into a car or does something uncomfortable, run away and scream.
Parents need to establish clear boundaries about who their children can go with and where. Ensure they know their phone number and address in case they get lost. Consider getting ID-like cards for your children and updating them every six months. Many local police departments offer fingerprinting programs for children, and there are online resources available as well.
As stories of child abductions become more frequent, parents are increasingly aware of the challenges in keeping children safe. While we can’t protect them every moment, we can arm them with street-smarts to help them stay safe.
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