"Stranger Danger" and How To Talk About It

Children will learn about the basics of how to protect themselves against strangers in a fun and interactive environment presented by an agent from the SCDPPS- Pickens County.

Did you know that today most experts consider stranger danger to be a dated term? Shifting to something like “tricky people” is crucial because children are most often harmed by someone they know. “Tricky people” may make children uncomfortable, ask to keep secrets, or break boundaries. This framing helps children understand that danger isn’t always from strangers and teaches them to trust their instincts and recognize inappropriate behavior.

Children will learn about the basics of how to protect themselves against strangers in a fun and interactive environment presented by an agent from the SCDPPS- Pickens County.

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