This is a tricky answer because sometimes children do give their names to people they do not know. If adults you trust are walking with you and you meet one of their friends, they often say, "Tell Mr._____ your name." Of course then you may feel comfortable to say your name. But if you are ever alone, it is important not to give your name or other personal information to someone you do not know.
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Never give your name or any information about yourself to someone you do not know.
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People you do not know have no need to know where you live.
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A person you do not know does not need to know where you live.
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If you stand close to someone you do not know, it may be easier for him or her to grab you. This suggestion is not always necessary if an adult you trust is right there with you. It is something to keep in mind if you are ever alone.
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If you are alone and someone you do not know approaches you, try to stay at least two arm lengths away from him or her. Most strangers do not hurt children. But if there should be any danger, you can get away more easily if you are not standing too close to the person.
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As a matter of fact, strangers may use all of these tricks to get you to go with them. Try to remember not to accept anything from strangers without permission from an adult you trust.
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As a matter of fact, strangers may use all of these tricks to get you to go with them. Try to remember not to accept anything from strangers without permission from an adult you trust.
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As a matter of fact, strangers may use all of these tricks to get you to go with them. Try to remember not to accept anything from strangers without permission from an adult you trust.
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As a matter of fact, strangers may use all of these tricks to get you to go with them. Try to remember not to accept anything from strangers without permission from an adult you trust.
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If a stranger grabs you shout, yell, kick, scrape, stomp, or do anything else you can think of to get away from the stranger or to draw attention to yourself. People may then know that you need help.
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Crying can draw attention to the fact that you need help. But many people might think you are just unhappy, not in danger. Yelling or kicking would tell people you are in trouble.
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If a stranger grabs you - shout, yell, kick, scrape, stomp, or do anything else you can think of to get away from the stranger or to draw attention to yourself. Then others may see that you need help.
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If a stranger grabs you - shout, yell, kick, scrape, stomp, or do anything else you can think of to get away from the stranger or to draw attention to yourself. Then others may see that you need help.
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If you need help, running and yelling is a terrific way to draw attention to yourself!
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Perhaps you need to practice this then. Running away can be even more powerful if you combine it with yelling as loudly as you possibly can!
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If something has happened to you that made you feel scared or uncomfortable, tell someone as soon as possible. If that person does not believe you, find someone else you can tell - someone who will believe you.
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Calling the police is a great way to help if something has happened to you that you made you feel scared or uncomfortable. If possible, have an adult you trust call the police with you.
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Sometimes children think they did something wrong or it was their fault that an adult scared or frightened them. If someone frightens you or hurts you, you have the right to tell someone you trust about it.
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Playing games is what children do when they are happy. If someone has scared you, hurt you or made you feel uncomfortable, playing games wouldn't be much fun. Try to find an adult you trust. Talk to him or her about what happened.
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Sorry, this right is one people may have in many countries but it does require that you be a certain age. Try again.
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Sorry, this right is one people may have in many countries but it does require that you be a certain age. Try again.
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Being safe strong and free is a right children should have from the time they are born. Most adults wish that for every child.
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Sorry. Eating candy everyday is bad for your teeth. Try again!
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