How Your Children Can Protect Themselves From Stalkers

The world can be a dangerous place folks.

I was just watching a video on the television the other day that showed a grown man following a little girl.

Who knows what his motives where

But thankfully, the little girl managed to escape him.

My blood boiled as I watched that video.

What if my kids were in that place?

Would they also be able to escape that creep?

I started thinking about what our children should do if they ever feel they are being followed.

I know. It’s a chilling thought. But let’s dive into this together.

First, it’s important we educate our children about this possibility.

We don’t want to scare them. We want to empower them. Equip them with the knowledge they need to stay safe.

Teach your kids that their intuition is one of the greatest tools they possess.

If something or someone is making them feel uneasy, there’s likely a good reason why.

Trusting this gut feeling can be a lifesaver.

Once they’ve identified this feeling, they should respond to it.

How?

Well, there are four simple steps they can follow.

If they feel someone is following them, tell them to cross the street or shift directions.

If the person does the same, it’s a clear signal that something might be amiss.

Teach them to stay in well-lit, populated areas.

Encourage them to steer away from alleyways, wooded areas, or secluded streets.

There is safety in numbers.

Have them memorize your cellphone number and the numbers of a few trusted adults.

If they feel unsafe, they should reach out to someone quickly.

In addition, teach them to make a noticeable commotion or yell if necessary. Drawing attention to the situation can often deter potential threats.

Once they’re safe, they should report the incident to you or a trusted adult, who can then inform the authorities.

I understand that this topic might feel a bit heavy. The last thing we want to do is instill fear into our children.

However, by empowering them with this knowledge, we give them the tools they need to navigate the world more safely.

My hope is that they will not have to use this knowledge.

But if the time comes, they’ll be ready.

Our job is to equip them for the world out there, and I can’t think of a more important task.

So let’s empower our young ones and make them more resilient.

TheDailyChristian