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How to keep your kids safe from stranger danger ...

11/13/2017

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stranger danger
The summer holidays aren't far away and your kids will want to get out and about and enjoy the great weather but how far do you let them go alone and what time of day/night do they need to be home?

​As scary as it may be, parents need to talk to their kids about people who might want to hurt them. The best way to protect your children is to get them involved in their own protection:


Parents need to be aware of possible predators. Typical signs are: someone who seems too good to be true, who offers extensive help to your family, who knows too much about your kids or kids in general, especially if they don't have children of their own. You should know all adults who you allow to have contact with your child.

Talk to your kids about pedophiles as soon as they can understand what you mean. As early as 3-5 years old, when kids begin to interact with the world, they're subject to being victims.

Tell your child you love them no matter what. Remind them that they can tell you anything and you will still love them with all your heart.

Don't be afraid that you're scaring your kids, but don't ask them to deal with adult issues either. Speak to them in age-appropriate language and give them instructions about what to do. They will feel empowered by knowing how to protect themselves. Be careful sharing your own experiences if you were a victim of sexual molestation, for example. Providing too many details and rehashing the tragedy can create a sexually charged environment and be harmful for your children in the long run. 

Kids need to know that they have the right to say no, yell, or ask for help. It may contradict what they know about respecting adults, but if they feel threatened, they have permission to make a scene, or to run away to a public place. And they need to know they won't get into trouble if they were wrong. Let them know that no one has the right to hurt them. Teach your child to call you if a stranger arrives when there are no other adults around. 

Make sure your kids know what is acceptable behaviour, and what is out-of-bounds. Make sure they understand that there are private areas of their bodies that no one else should touch. 

Rehearse your child's response to danger. If he/she doesn't practice it, your child won't really know what to do. Telling your child to yell for help isn't enough. In the face of danger, a child could forget, so rehearse, role-play, and practice what your child should do.
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Remind your children that predators don't necessarily look scary or strange. A dangerous person could look like the person next door, or even be someone they know.

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  • Home
  • Holiday Programmes and Activities
    • New Zealand School Holiday Dates
    • School Holiday Quick Links and Regional Maps
    • Auckland School Holiday Programmes and Activities >
      • Central Auckland >
        • Artz On Show Holiday Workshops
        • Berkeley Movies | Mission Bay
        • Conscious Kids | Central Auckland
      • East Auckland >
        • Artz On Show Holiday Workshops
        • Auckland Leisure Centres | East Auckland
      • Far North Auckland
      • Hauraki Gulf Islands
      • Hibiscus Coast >
        • Auckland Leisure Centres | Stanmore Bay
        • Estuary Arts School Holiday Programme
        • Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre
        • Hoyts Movies | Hibiscus Coast
        • Silverdale Adventure Park
        • sKids Kingsway Holiday Programme
        • Snowplanet School Holiday Programme
        • Whangaparaoa Library
      • North Shore >
        • Auckland Leisure Centres | North Auckland
        • Artz On Show Holiday Workshops
        • Berkeley Movies | North Shore
        • Conscious Kids | North Shore
        • Gloputt Minigolf
        • Hoyts Movies | Wairau Park
        • Madloop Windsurfing North Shore
        • Mairangi Arts Centre | North Shore
        • sKids Sunnynook Holiday Programme
      • South Auckland >
        • Artz On Show Holiday Workshops
        • Auckland Leisure Centres | South Auckland
        • Hoyts Movies | Botany Downs
        • Hoyts Movies | Sylvia Park
      • West Auckland >
        • Auckland Leisure Centres | West Auckland
        • Conscious Kids | West Auckland
    • Bay of Plenty School Holiday Programmes and Activities >
      • Rotorua
      • Tauranga
    • Canterbury School Holiday Programmes and Activities >
      • Christchurch >
        • Hoyts Movies | Christchurch
    • Gisborne School Holiday Programmes and Activities
    • Hawkes Bay School Holiday Programmes and Activities >
      • Napier
    • Manawatu-Wanganui School Holiday Programmes and Activities >
      • Palmerston North >
        • The Little Dog Barking Holiday Shows
      • Wanganui
    • Marlborough School Holiday Programmes and Activities
    • Nelson/Tasman School Holiday Programmes and Activities
    • Northland School Holiday Programmes and Activities >
      • Whangarei
    • Otago School Holiday Programmes and Activities >
      • Dunedin
    • Southland School Holiday Programmes and Activities >
      • Invercargill
    • Taranaki School Holiday Programmes and Activities >
      • New Plymouth
    • Waikato School Holiday Programmes and Activities >
      • Hamilton >
        • Artz On Show Holiday Workshops
        • Conscious Kids | Hamilton
        • sKids Hamilton East Holiday Programme
        • Hoyts Movies | Hamilton
      • Taupo
    • Wairarapa School Holiday Programmes and Activities
    • Wellington School Holiday Programmes and Activities >
      • Kapiti Coast >
        • The Little Dog Barking Holiday Shows
      • Porirua
      • Lower Hutt >
        • The Little Dog Barking Holiday Shows
      • Upper Hutt
      • Wellington City
    • West Coast School Holiday Programmes and Activities
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