You don't have to scare young children when you talk about child safety. Before you start your talk, make sure they know you don't expect anything bad will happen to them. You want them to know how to be safe. Even the youngest children need to know what to do if they get lost in the park or at the mall. They need to feel safe talking about worries they have about other children or adults.
The U.S. Department of Justice's National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) wants you to talk with your children and give them a few safety tips. Help them learn to:
Even the youngest children should know they are strong, smart, and safe as long as they learn the safety rules.
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