Is it appropriate for schools to warn children of sexual predators?

[sooperhooper]

I was listening to the accusations of the syracuse coach and it's amazing how deceiving a child predator can be. I know parents don't want certain issues discussed with their children at school, but parents aren't experts on certain topics and don't know all of the warning signs. To the members with kids, would you let your elementary student attend an assembly that shared with your child the warning signs of a sexual predator?

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Um, yeah.

 

[executive76]

I don't have a kid but...why not?

Is it gonna make them more curious about getting preyed upon?

 

[veintisiete]

while im not a parent, i would definitely allow my child to attend.

Im not raising a sheltered kid. This is the world.

Join us.

 

[mrbrown]

Why not

unless........ OP is sexual predator

 

[sillyputty]

Originally Posted by sooperhooper

I was listening to the accusations of the syracuse coach and it's amazing how deceiving a child predator can be. I know parents don't want certain issues discussed with their children at school, but parents aren't experts on certain topics and don't know all of the warning signs. To the members with kids, would you let your elementary student attend an assembly that shared with your child the warning signs of a sexual predator?

I don't have kids but YES.
I can't think of any reasons not to do so either.

Granted I hope to have instilled in my kids whats up with the odd-balls they'll encounter in life so this stuff won't come new to them but as a reminder. 

Reinforcement can't hurt, especially if its done in a way that drives the point home.

To me this is like asking if I want my kid to learn about STDs and condoms in school. YES. 

Even if they might have heard it 1000 times, their peers might also have an effect on reminding them about certain dangers in life. 

The only people I can think who wouldn't are those who dont like their kids learning about evolution or alternative religion or safe sex or gay people or something else fundamentalists like to hide from their kids.

No knowledge, is bad knowledge. 

What you DONT know can hurt you. 

Hell, I remember they used to warn us about Halloween and to not take random candy and to go with an adult etc. 

 

[cwrite78]

They really are raping everybody

 

[Kimchi Papi]

The PSU story kind of pushed me into talking to our 7 year old son. We talked about how adults or other kids shouldn't touch kids in their private areas. My wife & I also asked if anyone had touched him inappropriately & thankfully he said no. He's a red belt in Tae Kwon Do & regularly spars with the younger black belts. We gave him permission to fully light someone up if they try anything with him and to be sure to tell us & the closest adult/teacher etc.

 

[liban906]

of course why would any parent prevent their children from learning about the warning signs of a predator?????

I mean its not like the school is gonna be going into detail about rape to a group of 7 year olds but they'll frame it in a way that's age appropriate and will get the point across..

I remember having an school assembly when I was in kindergarden about getting into cars with strangers and how dangerous it could be. It scared the hell out of me and I never got into a car with a stranger. I remember even refusing a ride home from my friend and his mom because of that vid

I watched the video again when I was in high school and it was the corniest video I've ever seen with nothing even remotely "scary" other than a stranger taking you and never coming home

I don't know how the hell it scared me like that as a kid. The point of the story is that kids can be warned without it geting into disgusting detail

 

[swag odie]

No, I want my kids to be supple fodder for sexual predators.

 

[Kimchi Papi]

Originally Posted by Liban906

of course why would any parent prevent their children from learning about the warning signs of a predator?????

I mean its not like the school is gonna be going into detail about rape to a group of 7 year olds but they'll frame it in a way that's age appropriate and will get the point across..

I remember having an school assembly when I was in kindergarden about getting into cars with strangers and how dangerous it could be. It scared the hell out of me and I never got into a car with a stranger. I remember even refusing a ride home from my friend and his mom because of that vid

I watched the video again when I was in high school and it was the corniest video I've ever seen with nothing even remotely "scary" other than a stranger taking you and never coming home

I don't know how the hell it scared me like that as a kid. The point of the story is that kids can be warned without it geting into disgusting detail

We watched that Dateline (or whatever show) story that had the actors attempting to lure kids into thier cars or going with them. My son was very that adults would try tricking kids by offering money, candy, or using a story about a lost pet. I told my son to savagely beat whoever tries to take him or touch him including trying to scratch out thier eyes...

 

[doublejs07]

How is this even a question? You'd be doing a terrible disservice to your child if you didn't. Long gone are the days of not taking candy from strangers. Unfortunately, +#+@ is real out there.

*Random....but I was just talking to my girl about what age is appropriate for a kid to have a facebook? We started the conversation because we know of a couple whose 7 year old son has a page.

 

[sillyputty]

Originally Posted by DoubleJs07

How is this even a question? You'd be doing a terrible disservice to your child if you didn't. Long gone are the days of not taking candy from strangers. Unfortunately, +#+@ is real out there.

*Random....but I was just talking to my girl about what age is appropriate for a kid to have a facebook? We started the conversation because we know of a couple whose 7 year old son has a page.

Don't you have to be like "13" to use most sites on the web?
Parenting fail. 

Parents have to stay ahead of the game and up on the trends of technology. There is no excuse any more. 

 

[Kimchi Papi]

7 year olds with a facebook page? Really? I'd think somewhere between 13-15 depending on how mature the child is...It would have to be closely monitored too.

 

[doublejs07]

Originally Posted by sillyputty

Originally Posted by DoubleJs07

How is this even a question? You'd be doing a terrible disservice to your child if you didn't. Long gone are the days of not taking candy from strangers. Unfortunately, +#+@ is real out there.

*Random....but I was just talking to my girl about what age is appropriate for a kid to have a facebook? We started the conversation because we know of a couple whose 7 year old son has a page.

Don't you have to be like "13" to use most sites on the web?
Parenting fail. 

Parents have to stay ahead of the game and up on the trends of technology. There is no excuse any more. 

Mom runs the page (which is still no excuse)...but his picture is EVERYWHERE. 

  As many sick people as there are in this world, the last thing I'd do is have my child's pic plastered all over FB. 

I honestly wouldn't allow my child to get a FB account until they were at least 16.  And in thinking about it...16 might even be pushing it. 

 

[shoefreakbaby]

Yes i would

I was talked about that in elementary by my counselor.
One of our bus drivers molested one of my friends it made the news and everything so after that they had the talk again.
My mother also told me at like 4 to not let anyone touch my coo coo and dont touch them.

 

[mangudai954]

Originally Posted by Liban906

of course why would any parent prevent their children from learning about the warning signs of a predator?????

 

[smlb52]

just conducted a study on sexual education, we surveyed young parents married and single, most of them felt that it would be better if they themselves told kis about sexual predators

 

[thizz marley]

when I have kids ima teach them everything they need to know.
but its always good to have people who are experts in these topics to have an input.
plus not everyone has great parents. what about the kid who's parents don't know he exists?
these things happen to kids who's parents aren't involved more often. the kids who aren't getting taken care of forreals.
so yea I would definitely support it.

 

[Kimchi Papi]

Originally Posted by Thizz Marley

when I have kids ima teach them everything they need to know.
but its always good to have people who are experts in these topics to have an input.
plus not everyone has great parents. what about the kid who's parents don't know he exists?
these things happen to kids who's parents aren't involved more often. the kids who aren't getting taken care of forreals.
so yea I would definitely support it.

These predators take jobs to put themselves in postion for kids with parents that aren't involved much (priesthood, cub scout leader, coach, etc)...85% of people having kids have no business having kids. 

  

 

[hoy its lindsay]

Originally Posted by MrBrown

Why not

unless........ OP is sexual predator

 

[liban906]

Originally Posted by Hoy Its Lindsay

Originally Posted by MrBrown

Why not

unless........ OP is sexual predator

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Originally Posted by DoubleJs07

How is this even a question? You'd be doing a terrible disservice to your child if you didn't. Long gone are the days of not taking candy from strangers. Unfortunately, +#+@ is real out there.

*Random....but I was just talking to my girl about what age is appropriate for a kid to have a facebook? We started the conversation because we know of a couple whose 7 year old son has a page.

See these new age parents are essentially making a FB page for their kids at birth. Pictures of them from age 1-until. I mean their whole life is documented on FB already. So creating a FB page is just the tip of the iceberg. I am just against all forms of exposure and it bothers me that so many people that probably consider themselves, "Good Parents" post SO MANY pictures of their kids.

 

[executive76]

Originally Posted by sillyputty

Originally Posted by DoubleJs07

How is this even a question? You'd be doing a terrible disservice to your child if you didn't. Long gone are the days of not taking candy from strangers. Unfortunately, +#+@ is real out there.

*Random....but I was just talking to my girl about what age is appropriate for a kid to have a facebook? We started the conversation because we know of a couple whose 7 year old son has a page.

Don't you have to be like "13" to use most sites on the web?
Parenting fail. 

Parents have to stay ahead of the game and up on the trends of technology. There is no excuse any more. 

It's not like they check ids

are you at least __? check yes. 

 

[chickencurry4eva]

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

Originally Posted by DoubleJs07

How is this even a question? You'd be doing a terrible disservice to your child if you didn't. Long gone are the days of not taking candy from strangers. Unfortunately, +#+@ is real out there.

*Random....but I was just talking to my girl about what age is appropriate for a kid to have a facebook? We started the conversation because we know of a couple whose 7 year old son has a page.

See these new age parents are essentially making a FB page for their kids at birth. Pictures of them from age 1-until. I mean their whole life is documented on FB already. So creating a FB page is just the tip of the iceberg. I am just against all forms of exposure and it bothers me that so many people that probably consider themselves, "Good Parents" post SO MANY pictures of their kids.

  Word.  Scary thought IMO