Library A missing child is a parent's worst nightmare. Most parents would like to believe that such an occurence could never happen to them. While proper precautions and learning safety skills go a long way toward protecting children, abductions and cases of lost or runaway children occur at an alarming rate.
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Today the FBI estimates that at least 2300 children are reported missing every day. Parents need to begin educating their children about safety issues at a young age, starting around 3-4 years old. Approach the subject of safety in a non-threatening way. It is important that you don't make your child fearful of dangerous situations or people, but cautious and able to recognize when something is not right. Encourage your child to trust his or her intuition, and to be able to talk to you when something is bothering them.