Advice History
Talking to Strangers
Children learn by example and often times we forget that our comfort with strangers is a signal for how they react with strangers. When strangers openly confront you to tell you how adorable your children are, do you engage? Most often you probably do. Your child sees that and may think its ok to talk to certain strangers, friendly strangers. It's important to remind your children that although you may talk to a stranger, it is still not ok for them to talk to strangers unless Mom or Dad is with them. Remind them through gentle rules about the "not ok's" when it comes to strangers.
-It is not ok to talk to strangers-It is not ok to go anywhere with a stranger
-It is not ok to take presents from strangers
-It is not ok for strangers to touch you, anywhere
-It is not ok for strangers to talk to you
Whenever you go on an outing to the park or in a public place to tell your children this simple rule about staying close, "If you can't see me, I can't see you"
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