The modern world presents many new responsibilities to parents. There may be toxic waste in the water supply. Food may contain carcinogens. Prior to starting school, the child is relatively safe at home with the parent. But, when school age, the safety is not always under parental control. Due to predators, child abduction awareness must be taught to children of all ages.
It is the goal of many agencies, law enforcement forces and school teachers, to keep children of all ages safe from sexual predators. There are both private and public agencies involved. Some parents who suffered the loss of a child start their own campaign to keep other children safe.
Any task force or other agency hopes to reduce the risk by publicizing the dangers. They give announcements on television about how parents can tell young children about stranger danger. It becomes very complicated when the predator is either a relative or friend of the family.
Decades ago no parent thought to protect their children from religious leaders, scoutmasters, teachers and others in positions of authority. Now it seems an epidemic of preying on kids is running rampant. Most kids know they cannot talk to strangers, but, when they cannot trust a priest or pastor, how can they be prepared for that situation.
Some protective measures can be put in place to provide a degree of safety. However, there is no one answer to cover all possibilities. Children can be warned not to approach a stranger in an automobile. They can be told not to trust a friendly person who asks them to search for their lost kitten.
Not accepting a ride home with anyone can be a firm rule. But, when an old friend of the family offers one, will they get in the car or not. A teacher will not allow a child to leave school until a parent or some other designated adult calls for him or her.
A test was carried out by one protective group. They approached children in a parking lot and asked for help to find a lost pet. The children seemed to ignore all the precautions their parents had depended on. They went along into the park with the friendly-looking adult who was sad about his lost pet.
When little children are told they will be stolen and never see their parents again, they do not fully grasp what the consequences actually are. People die on television and in movies and often return, still alive. Children do not always grasp the concept that death is forever.
Older children can be counseled to always trust their instincts. If something does not feel right, they should get away from the situation as quickly as possible. Predators, however, may be one step ahead of the most recent warnings.
A parent is advised to keep a recent picture, a small lock of hair with the roots attached and fingerprints handy in case the worst should happen. Remembering what a child wears each day is also advised. It is a tragic situation when children must live with the fear of child abduction and being taken away by one of these despicable predators.
It is the goal of many agencies, law enforcement forces and school teachers, to keep children of all ages safe from sexual predators. There are both private and public agencies involved. Some parents who suffered the loss of a child start their own campaign to keep other children safe.
Any task force or other agency hopes to reduce the risk by publicizing the dangers. They give announcements on television about how parents can tell young children about stranger danger. It becomes very complicated when the predator is either a relative or friend of the family.
Decades ago no parent thought to protect their children from religious leaders, scoutmasters, teachers and others in positions of authority. Now it seems an epidemic of preying on kids is running rampant. Most kids know they cannot talk to strangers, but, when they cannot trust a priest or pastor, how can they be prepared for that situation.
Some protective measures can be put in place to provide a degree of safety. However, there is no one answer to cover all possibilities. Children can be warned not to approach a stranger in an automobile. They can be told not to trust a friendly person who asks them to search for their lost kitten.
Not accepting a ride home with anyone can be a firm rule. But, when an old friend of the family offers one, will they get in the car or not. A teacher will not allow a child to leave school until a parent or some other designated adult calls for him or her.
A test was carried out by one protective group. They approached children in a parking lot and asked for help to find a lost pet. The children seemed to ignore all the precautions their parents had depended on. They went along into the park with the friendly-looking adult who was sad about his lost pet.
When little children are told they will be stolen and never see their parents again, they do not fully grasp what the consequences actually are. People die on television and in movies and often return, still alive. Children do not always grasp the concept that death is forever.
Older children can be counseled to always trust their instincts. If something does not feel right, they should get away from the situation as quickly as possible. Predators, however, may be one step ahead of the most recent warnings.
A parent is advised to keep a recent picture, a small lock of hair with the roots attached and fingerprints handy in case the worst should happen. Remembering what a child wears each day is also advised. It is a tragic situation when children must live with the fear of child abduction and being taken away by one of these despicable predators.
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