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Stranger Danger: Keep Your Kids Safe
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After all, if children need help, then they may need to rely on a safe stranger, such as a security guard, police officer or other authority figure. If they feel they can't talk to any of those people at all, then it may set up a dangerous situation. Giving the child examples of these "safe" adults who they can seek out if they need help is important - show them what police officers might look like, or tell them to find a woman with children to help if no one else is available. While they're home this summer, lay down the law about safe ways to answer the door. A peep hole or glass partition in a locked door are good ways to show kids who's at the door. Younger children may be allowed to open the door for other kids but no adults. Conversely, older children left home alone may not be allowed to open the door for anyone. Making your children alert and aware - not frightened and introverted - is the best way to handle stranger danger.
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