When Daisy and I were walking to preschool yesterday, I passed the time by giving her a little quiz, and I discovered a gaping hole in her education.
Me: So Daisy, what would you do if a stranger asked you to go with him?
Daisy: I wouldn't go with him. I only go with Mom or Dad.
Me: Good girl. What if the stranger says that it's okay? That Mommy and Daddy said it was okay for you to go with him?
Daisy: It's not okay. I don't go with strangers.
Me: Good girl! What if the stranger offers you a lollipop?
Daisy: I take it!!!
Oops. Better work on that.
Posted by PRD at January 16, 2004 04:35 PMTwo outta three ain't bad... She might hold out for a steak next time.
Seriously - try using another word than stranger. Like - "someone you don't know... - someone you don't recognize..." Stranger is a clue to the kid that it's a "bad thing". Good for her, tho', she's doing well for a little little kid!
That's great advice, thanks. We'll work that into the scenario.
Posted by: PRD at January 16, 2004 05:08 PM