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Strangers Can Be Dangerous
Who
is a Stranger?
 We
take it for granted that everyone knows a stranger
when they see one. Studies have revealed, however,
that children often don't know what a stranger
is. Our children watch us interact with people
we know, as well as people we don't know.
It is when they are alone or with their friends that we become concerned
and worry if they have the ability to use reasonable judgment.
We should begin teaching our children some basic facts of living in
a world that is made up of mostly strangers. Through questions and
discussions with our children, we discover what they have learned about
living in the world and what more they need to know.
As we know, our children are most important to us. Too often, young
children trust a kindly stranger.
Since child abduction is unfortunately with us, the best defense against
it is to teach children how to avoid it.
Take time to listen to your child. Do not dismiss what your child tells
you as exaggeration or a figment of the imagination. Role playing is
a proven method to help your child deal effectively with life's unpleasant
realities.
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As a
Parent, You Should:
- Teach
your children their full name, your full name,
address, and telephone number.
- Teach
them how to reach either you or a trusted adult
and how to call for police assistance.
- Teach
your children to use both push-button and rotary
telephones.
- Make
sure they know how to make a local and long-distance
telephone call. Even a small child can be taught
to dial 9-1-1. If a child calls 9-1-1, we will
have the address where he/she is calling from.
If they are at a phone booth, they do not have
to use money.
- Listen
attentively if your children talk about anyone
they encounter in your absence. Advise the
school, as well as law enforcement, of any
suspicious persons or circumstances.
- Establish
strict procedures for picking your children
up at school. Establish a family secret code
word. Inform your children to never go with
anyone who does not know the code word.
- Have
photographs of your children taken at least
four times a year. Make note of birthmarks
and other distinguishing features.
- Practice
with your children how to get out of the house
in case of an emergency.
- Open
communication is the key!
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Rules
for Children
- Do
not talk to strangers (men, women or children).
- If
a stranger tries to talk to you, say, "No,
get away," and tell someone you know and
trust!
- Never
get into a stranger's car or go near it. Never
take candy, gift, or money from a stranger.
Never help a stranger look for or take care
of a lost or injured pet.
- Always
remember to tell your parents where you are
going and whom you are going with.
- Do
not play in isolated or construction areas.
- Talk
to your parents, and get a secret password.
- Walk
or play with a friend--this is called the "buddy
system."
- While
shopping, stay close to your parents. If separated,
go to a store clerk.
- Know
where the list of emergency telephone numbers
is located.
- Never
tell anyone your name over the telephone.
- Don't
let a stranger into your home.
- Never
tell anyone that you are home alone.
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| A Stranger Is Someone
You Don't Know!! |
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Stockton,
CA