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Stranger

A stranger is someone a child does not know, although unfamiliar behavior and unsafe requests matter more than appearance.

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Teaching kids about strangers and unsafe situations

Teaching kids about strangers and unsafe situations

Start with safety skills rather than fear Young children often think in concrete terms and may interpret “stranger” as a person who looks unusual or frightening. This can create false reassurance because many people appear friendly, and it can unfairly stigmatize people based on appearance, age, clothing, disability, or occupation. Explain that a stranger is […]