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Lucy Wigley

Why 'stranger danger' is outdated at best and dangerous at worst (and the new phrase your child needs to understand to stay safe)

Man holding small child's hand and leading him away down a quiet path.

Child psychologists urge parents not to teach kids the outdated concept of 'stranger danger,' offering an alternative phrase they need to be aware of to keep kids safe. 

Modern life presents many challenges when it comes to potential dangers kids can be exposed to. In a digital age, parents are wondering how to keep kids safe online, increasingly on the lookout for internet safety tips now our existence can feel like it revolves around finding the nearest WIFI. It's not only digital safety parents need to be concerned about, but the age-old concept of those existing in kids' real life spaces who pose a threat - or stranger danger. 

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