{"id":3790,"date":"2018-05-04T14:06:14","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T10:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.awebtoknow.com\/?p=3790"},"modified":"2022-12-16T13:06:09","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T09:06:09","slug":"parent-security-check-5-tips-for-stranger-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awebtoknow.com\/how\/parent-security-check-5-tips-for-stranger-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent Security Check: 5 Tips for Stranger Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"
These days it is more important than ever to be diligent in teaching our children about\u00a0safety.<\/strong> It\u2019s easier to keep kids safe when they are with you, but as they get older and attend school, they will need skills and stranger safety information that you provide to be safe outside the home.<\/span><\/p>\n Modern technology<\/a> has made it easier for predators to find and reach children. However, as parents, we can use that same technology to provide a safe environment for our kids<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Talking to your kids about the dangers<\/span><\/a> of people they don\u2019t know can be challenging. You don\u2019t want to scare them or make them afraid of the world, but you also don\u2019t want them trusting everyone they come in contact with and being <\/span>at risk or getting into dangerous situations<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some gentle tips for talking about strangers with your kids.<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t Talk to Strangers<\/b> – let your child know that before they talk to anyone they don\u2019t know, they should come to you first and that only “parent approved” adults are considered trusted.<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t Take Candy From a Stranger<\/b> – inform kids, especially really young children that they should not take anything from anyone except their parents, babysitter or another family member.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If You Get Lost Find a Policemen<\/b> – let children know that they should seek out a person in uniform with a name tag if they get lost in a store or mall. Generally, a person of authority will know how to find you and how to keep the child safe until you are reunited.<\/span><\/p>\n Make Safety Fun<\/b> – act out scenes to teach your children what to do if they are in a situation with strangers and you are not reachable.<\/span><\/p>\n First, you want to be sure even young children know and memorize their home address and phone number. If they are in a situation where they feel scared, they need to be able to contact you quickly and easily.<\/span><\/p>\n The best prevention is communication. Help your kids to feel comfortable talking with you and coming to you if they feel uneasy with something <\/span>someone else does or says to them at school<\/span><\/a> or in your neighborhood. If they sense you feel awkward, they will be less inclined to divulge information.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nTalk to Kids About Stranger Danger<\/b><\/h2>\n
Keep Kids Well Informed<\/b><\/h2>\n
Use Technology To Keep Kids Safe<\/b><\/h2>\n