Usually, those who prey on or hurt children in any way don’t broadcast that with a scary appearance; they don’t look like monsters or kidnappers. Sadly, they often aren’t even strangers.
Zipora Schuck and Devora Schuck
Older advertisements for tzedakah campaigns often pictured the quintessential poor person dressed in torn clothing with patches, a gaunt face, and perhaps a rucksack. Newer ads portray those needing tzedakah more accurately. There isn’t a specific look or appearance, as it can be anyone.
What if we used that same logic when teaching children about personal safety?
Vacation often finds children in different environments, whether a bungalow colony, a day camp or sleepaway camp, or together with relatives, so the period before summer begins is an ideal time to initiate, explore, or continue the topic.
Usually, those who prey on or hurt children in any way don’t broadcast that with a scary appearance; they don’t look like monsters or kidnappers. Sadly, they often aren’t even strangers.
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