A message based on fear is dangerous A stranger danger message based on fear is extremely dangerous for children under the age of eight years, and is the reason why I wrote Joshua and Stranger Danger. This new story book is a different approach to the stranger danger message Everyone is born with in-built safety mechanisms… Read More »
A dangerous situation and how to recognise it.
A dangerous situation and how to recognise it. The dangerous situation experienced by Joshua leads to a new way of thinking about Stranger Danger. To most children strangers look just like everyone else. Young children are often impetuous and very trusting and it’s difficult for them to know when they’re facing a dangerous situation. Joshua’s mother and teacher feel there has to… Read More »
