#Repost @ambernicholemiller @download.ins --- • A predator might pay special attention to a child and make him or her feel special. • A predator might isolate your child by involving him or her in fun activities that require them to be alone together • A predator might touch your child in your presence so that he or she thinks that you are comfortable with the touching • Keep in mind that the first physical contact between a predator and his or her victim is often nonsexual and designed to desensitize the child • A predator might take advantage of a child’s natural curiosity about sex by telling “dirty” jokes, showing him or her pornography or by playing sexual games. • A predator may offer to play games or buy treats for young children • A predator might present him or herself as a sympathetic listener when parents, friends and others disappoint a child. • A predator might eventually treat the child victim as a co-conspirator in their “relationship” WHAT YOU CAN DO * Encouraging your child to be “share aware” by talking openly and often about what sites they’re visiting, games they’re playing, and people they’re chatting with. * Creating a family environment where your child feels safe talking about difficult topics. The safer a child feels, the more likely they are to open up when something bad happens. * Monitoring their devices for potentially harmful communications. #stopgrooming #stoponlinepredators #saveourchildren #saveourchildreninitiative #warningsigns #protectyourchildren #bepresent #FOLLOW @saveourchildreninitiative https://www.instagram.com/p/CDiEYZCJ2QW/?igshid=plujfc6l4e0j
