Stranger Danger is actually part of the problem, so what are you supposed to do?

Parents, please please please do these four things IMMEDIATELY for any child that can SPEAK:

1) Teach your children the scientific name for their body parts. They need to know there ARE different parts of their body and they need to know how to identify *exactly* where someone touches them.

2) Because abuse happens inside families, and by close friends to your family (including neighbors), you have to think defensively. Give your child at least 3 people outside your family they can tell anything. Doctor, nurse, teacher, you name it.

3) Be cautious with "Stranger Danger." #2, above, is a way to make it make more sense. Stranger Danger can keep abuse inside a family, so your child has to feel SAFE telling someone.

4) Tell your children that secrets are supposed to feel GOOD, like a birthday gift. They should never make you feel scared or threatened. Ever.

Pass this along to other parents. Now.