This is the kids area. We will post new things for the kids to print and
color and links to web sites that are safe for the kids to view.
Set aside a time to talk to your children about dangerous
people.
Gear the talk to your children’s own level of understanding and keep everything
you say simple. Be straight forward, yet caring. Never use scare tactics during
your talk. Explain without frightening the sensitive child.
Know where your children are at all times.
Be sensitive to the situations where children could find themselves in
danger, such as being left alone in a car or toy department. Know the
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of your children’s friends
and be involved in their activities. Notice if your children do not want
to be with someone and ask why.
Explain that a dangerous person is someone you do not know.
Tell children to ask themselves these questions:
Have I ever seen this person before?
Do I know this person’s name?
Emphasize that dangerous people may only pretend to be
nice.
They try to trick children so they can possibly do bad things to them.
Dangerous people can be big or small, old or young.
They can be men or women, boys or girls. Pay close attention if someone
pays unusual attention to your children.
Explain the many situations children may find themselves in
where a dangerous person may approach them and the proper action to take.
Teach your child the “safe” places to go near your home in case you are not
near.
Talk about the many lures used by these people to get
children to go away with them such as:
offering candy, money, presents, and pets.
Never put your children’s names (first or last) on the outside of clothes etc.
Children are more likely to respond to someone who knows their name.
Caution your children to never enter a car or home
of someone other than a trusted adult whom you have discussed.
Explain why they should only play with friends in supervised
areas, never in vacant buildings, vacant lots or alleyways.
Emphasize that it is OKAY to run away and attract
attention by screaming in scary situations.
Explain that traditional manners can be ignored at
these times. Practice with your children yelling for help.
Remind your children to always report any unusual people
or situations they encounter to you, a trusted adult,
or a law enforcement officer right away.
REMEMBER: Most importantly, let your children know that
you
are willing to talk and listen to anything they may want to report.
Never underestimate any fears or concern your children tell you about.
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Links for kids.
FEMA kids link
Facts about Drugs
