Take a moment to determine whether or not your child is able to accomplish the following items.
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1. Recite his full name, address and telephone number including the area code, city and state and know not to divulge this information to a stranger or passerby? |
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2. Use a phone to make a long distance call, dial direct or get operator assistance? |
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3. Does your child know to NEVER enter anyone's home without your permission? |
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4. Knows of any certain home where they are NOT to enter under any circumstances. |
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5. If separated from you in a store, would your child go to the nearest check-out clerk? |
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6. Could he or she verify that the person is in fact an employee of the store? |
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7. Would he or she know not to go into the parking lot either alone or if encouraged by an adult? |
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8. Knows always to play with others - to go places on the "buddy-systems?" |
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9. Knows that adults seldom ask for directions from children and that, if approached by a car, they should never go near or get in an automobile with a stranger? |
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10. Does your child know not to accept rides from a stranger or even acquaintances without your specific permission? |
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11. If followed by an adult or stranger, would your child know to proceed immediately to a place where there are other people; e.g., a store or a neighbor's house? |
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12. If home alone, knows not to answer the door or tell anyone over the phone that they are alone? |
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13. Would your child yell "NO" or "911" and create a scene in public if they were being subjected to bad touches? |
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14. Would report to you if an adult asked them to keep a secret from you? |
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15. Do you and your child have a code word to exchange if your plans change? |
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16. Does your child know never to talk or accept gifts of any kind from strangers? |
Every "NO" answer indicates an area of risk for your child. It is probably a good idea to ask your child these questions in a modified form as an added precaution.
