RAISING STREET SMART KIDS

How to Teach Your Child Awareness, Confidence, Good Judgment, Personal Safety, and What to Do When You're Not There

von Adrian Larkwell

218 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

You can't be beside your child every moment. The real question is: will they know what to do when you're not there?As children grow, they begin making more decisions without a parent standing beside them. A friend changes the plan. Someone asks them to keep a secret. An adult makes an unusual request. They get separated in a crowded place. A stranger contacts them online. Friends pressure them into something risky. A ride no longer feels safe.Raising Street Smart Kids helps parents prepare children for those moments without teaching them to fear the world.Instead of relying only on rules such as "don't talk to strangers," this practical parenting guide shows how to develop the deeper skills children need to recognize problems, think clearly under pressure, protect their boundaries, make safer decisions, and ask for help when a situation becomes too much to handle alone.Inside, you'll learn how to help your child: - Become more aware of their surroundings without becoming anxious or suspicious- Think before acting when faced with pressure, excitement, uncertainty, or changing plans- Speak confidently, set boundaries, and say no when something feels wrong- Recognize manipulation, secrecy, grooming behavior, and other warning signs- Handle peer pressure, bullying, conflict, and risky group behavior- Stay safer around roads, vehicles, public places, transportation, and unfamiliar situations- Know what to do when lost, separated, stranded, home alone, or facing an emergency- Navigate online strangers, false identities, scams, privacy risks, and digital pressure- Make wiser decisions about money, possessions, friendships, and everyday situations- Recover after a bad decision instead of hiding it and making the situation worse- Build independence gradually through realistic practice and increasing responsibilityThe goal is not to raise a frightened child who sees danger everywhere.It is to raise a capable young person who can notice when something has changed, pause before acting, think through their options, protect important boundaries, seek help without shame, and correct course when necessary.Because eventually, something unexpected will happen when you are not standing nearby.The lasting protection is the judgment your child has learned to carry.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798175847223
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published