Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Strangers


Teaching your child about strangers can seem a difficult task.  You don’t want to create anxiety in them, but you want them to be aware of strangers and to be cautious.  Here’s a way you can teach this lesson, according to Stephen Bavolek, author of the Nurturing Parenting Program:
·       Take time to discuss what a stranger is.   Is it someone you know or someone you don’t know?
·       Discuss why we should be concerned about strangers.
·       Discuss what could happen if you talk to a stranger.
·       Ask questions and allow children to answer.  Also allow them to ask questions.
Examples might be:
Ø Have you ever been afraid of a stranger?
Ø Has a stranger ever helped you in some way?
Ø Is it okay to ask a stranger for help?  (Explain that only police, teachers, doctors, etc. may be asked.)
Ø Are there good or bad strangers?  What makes them different?
·       Give scenarios of what they should do in certain circumstances.

Reference:
Bavolek, Stephen.  (2007).  Nurturing Skills For Families.  Ashville, NC:  Family Development Resources, Inc.

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