Ex-Paramedic Advises Parents To Teach Kids 'Safe Adults Don't Ask For Help'

If someone asked your child to help them find their puppy, what would they do?

Parents editor at HuffPost UK

Many of us grew up being warned of “stranger danger” which was, on reflection, a bit vague – and also pretty terrifying.

Some parents still use it today, however experts are increasingly advising people to shun the whole “stranger danger” line as it could heighten social anxiety and limit kids’ ability to develop healthy interpersonal skills.

Instead, experts are advising to teach about “safe adults” and “tricky people”.

Pattie Fitzgerald, founder of safelyeverafter.com, previously told HuffPost that a tricky person is someone who tricks a child or parent into believing they’re a safe person.

They might ask a child for........

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