Kids Who Know How to Avoid Danger Do These 10 Key Things

Kids Who Know How to Avoid Danger Do These 10 Key Things

Reviewed by Michelle Felder, LCSW, MAPARENTS/ GETTY IMAGESMost parents are familiar with the phrase “stranger danger.” But safety experts say that this approach isn't the most effective way to teach kids about personal safety. Instead, they recommend focusing on "tricky" or dangerous people—because the reality is, not everyone who poses a threat is a stranger. In fact, 93% of the time, children know the person who intends to harm them.It’s also …