Who Can Tell Me What a Stranger Looks Like?

Do they have a beard?
Do they wear a mask?
Do they dress in black?
Do they wear a dress?

Yes, they do! In fact, a stranger can be a man, a woman, a teenager, anyone. If you do not know who they are, that means they are a stranger and you need to stay away from them and don’t talk to them.

Do You Know What Strangers Can Do to Try and Trick You?

  • They can offer you candy.
  • They can tell you they are friends with your parents.
  • They can offer you a ride to the arcade.

What Do You Do When a Stranger Approaches You?

  • Say "No!" real loud.
  • Yell "Stranger!" so that an adult can hear you.
  • Run to another mommy or an adult who is safe.

Tips for Parents

  1. Role-Playing Scenarios: Practice scenarios with your children so they know how to react if a stranger approaches them.
  2. Safe Adults: Teach children about safe adults they can go to if they feel threatened, such as police officers, teachers, or store employees.
  3. Family Code Word: Establish a family code word that only trusted adults know, which your child can ask for if someone claims to know their parents.

By educating children on how to identify and respond to strangers, we can help ensure their safety in potentially dangerous situations.