Telling child what to do if they feel danger

Children are always at risk of being assaulted and abused in the absence of family. Therefore, it is vital that we teach them some strategies that are effective in helping them save themselves in dangerous situations. Telling child what to do if they feel danger.

We need to tell our kids about safety rules clearly either it is to protect them from strangers or someone within the family. They should be taught to set boundaries for people whom they already know or the ones they meet out of home. Parents need to know what their children are feeling and going through. It is important to ask them if there is anything that worries them.

Listening to kids patiently and answering them respectfully can create a friendship between parents and kids which paves the way for a confidential talk. Teaching about potential dangers can cause feelings of anxiety in children, it is better to help them practice safety skills in your presence because teaching alone is not enough unless they know what to do.

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Teach them ways to effectively interact with strangers so that the fear of stranger-danger could be overcome and the child can carry himself better when confronted with a stranger. Tell them that essentially most people are not bad and only few have issues that make them hurt a kid or behave badly.

Children need to understand that they will never accept anything from a stranger, neither accompany them to a place. They should be told not to share personal information with anyone they don™t know. Tell them that it is fine to ask a stranger for help if you are in trouble and no one is nearby.