9 skills parents need to know to prevent child abduction.

(Baonghean.vn) - Information about child abductions is causing panic and anxiety among parents. It's time for parents to teach their children skills to prevent abduction.

1. Teach children to say no to gifts.

Teach your child not to accept gifts such as toys or candy, or invitations to play or gifts from strangers without a family member present. Explain to your child that accepting gifts from strangers without their parents around is very dangerous, especially from people they don't know.

When children go to unfamiliar places or are home alone, parents should be vigilant and avoid letting strangers into the house or spending too much time with them. Even if they claim to be close friends of the parents, parents should not open the door to them and should call their parents to clarify the identity of these people.

2. Show the child a video.

Parents should show children videos and clips that simulate situations other children encounter when they are not with their parents. Afterward, parents can explain any questions the child may have while watching the videos, and the child will gradually become aware of how to protect themselves in similar situations that might happen to them.

3. Teach your child to memorize information about family members.

To prevent your child from getting lost, teach them to memorize their parents' or relatives' phone numbers and their home address. Teach them not to reveal this information unnecessarily, as they could be in danger if they carelessly disclose it.

If your child is with you in a crowded place, you can write down your contact information and put it in their clothing pocket so that if they get lost, people nearby can easily contact their family.

4. What to do if your child gets lost.

If your child is young, always keep them in a stroller so they are always close to you. If you are with older children and they get lost, parents should quickly seek help from the information desk at shopping malls or police stations to help locate the child and prevent criminals from taking advantage of the situation.

It's also important to instruct children to seek help when in crowded places and to avoid trusting everyone around them too much, as this could lead to them being taken advantage of by criminals.

5. Teach children to keep an eye on… their parents.

In a crowded neighborhood or supermarket, you never take your eyes off your child for fear of them getting lost. Similarly, you teach your child to be the same: always keep an eye on their parents, and when their parents are out of sight, call out loudly.

6. Teach children self-defense.

If your child doesn't know martial arts, you need to teach them some "simple ways to defend themselves" when a stranger approaches, such as kicking the stranger's legs, knees, and sensitive areas, and shouting loudly, "You're not my mother/father!" to attract attention and give your child a chance to run away. Kicking in sensitive areas is the most effective way to escape a stranger.

7. Teach your child to tell stories and confide in their parents regularly.

Listen to your child's stories about school and friends regularly to understand them better. This will allow parents to provide timely guidance and correction, helping their child develop a positive attitude, associate with good friends, and avoid bad company.

8. Help your child be confident and happy.

When a child is confident and happy, they always want to be with their parents, confide in them, and feel close to them. If a child is often unfairly scolded by their parents, they will become insecure, seek secluded places to hide, and become less talkative. In such a situation, they are more vulnerable to exploitation and manipulation by malicious individuals.

9. Parents should show love and care for their children regularly.

By being friends with and understanding their children, parents can help them grow into strong, confident adults who know how to handle many of society's challenges.

Compiled by Pham Bang