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Originally Posted by ronaldo
Great answers Robert, but I highlighted this because it's the one thing I think you've stated so far that I disagree with. I don't teach my children to be fearful of strangers, but they're taught to be WARY of them at the very least. Teaching your children to steer clear of those with strange behaviors, like myself, is easy. But I sure as hell don't want my children to find out too late that someone who behaved normally in public is strange behind closed doors.
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The statement I believe said that - children are NOT to fear strangers, but only those that start showing strange behavior - to be wary as you said.
But this is only the first step in teaching your children. That was my only point. What happens behind closed doors no one can monitor - even my wife was assaulted by a family member in this manner. My brother was raped by a church leader when he was 12 - so it is hard to shield them from everyone since no one knows their true intensions.
My only hope is that by giving her confidence, even karate classes etc. and the ability to stand up for herself she may be able to survive any such attack. If something did happen, I can only hope she can tell us so that we can assist in the healing process unlike my wife and brother who were told to shut up and keep it hidden.