How to Teach your Child about Stranger Danger?

Children rely on adults to help them with many things. Their innocent trusting nature is sweet, but parents also need to teach children to be safe. Unfortunately, there are people who would harm children if given the chance. It’s a tricky balance to help kids understand safety without making them wary of everyone they meet. These some ideas will help you teach kids about strangers and how to be safe and happy as they navigate the wide world and people they meet.

If you have been looking for ways to keep your child safe from the danger that these strangers pose them and are not sure about how you can tell them about the things they will need to do in case they encounter such people. Here are the things that you can teach your child about strangers can pose.

Here are some tips for how to teach your child about stranger danger :

DON’T DO THE BLANKET STATEMENT

“Don’t talk to strangers,” is what folks usually say, but instead, teach her what strangers are okay to approach. For example police officers, firemen, and teachers will all lend a hand.

ROLE PLAY

After you discuss what to do when a stranger approaches her, role play. Pretend you are a the stranger and ask her to show you what she’s supposed to do.

TALK ABOUT IT OFTEN

Practice with role playing. Talk about it often. Make examples while you’re out by pointing out “nice” strangers that are trust-worthy, like a policeman or store clerk.

REMIND HIM TO LISTEN TO HIS FEELINGS

Kids have instincts to protect themselves, just like you and me. If he doesn’t feel safe, then remind him that he can tell someone.

TEACH PRIVATE PARTS

Call them by their proper biological names and discuss how only mommies, daddies, and doctors are allowed to touch. (And whoever you trust, like Grandma.)

REMIND HER THAT SHE CAN TELL YOU ANYTHING

You’ll love her no matter what she says and no matter what anyone does to her. Create a safe place in your home and relationship so that she can talk openly with you.

NO TREATS, NO TASKS.

Tell him that if a stranger offers him a treat or asks for help with a task, he is to say “NO!” loudly and walk away. Grown ups should ask grown ups for help.

BE IN A GROUPS

Inform your child how important it is for them to play or even be in a group at most times. It is necessary for them to understand that, people who mean to harm children do not approach children who are in a group. They generally target children who are alone and are easy to approach. It is going to be important for you to drill this in the mind of the child and make sure they remember the importance of moving around in groups.

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