Many online predators are looking to sexually exploit children or teens. They may be pedophiles or child molesters. There are many characteristics that are typical of predators. Generally, pedophiles are outgoing and engaging. If you meet someone online who seems overly friendly, be cautious. Child molesters actively target their prey. They might use the Internet to seek out a child they know from the neighborhood, work, or school. Be aware that online predators can be complete strangers or someone you actually know. "Grooming" is the process that the predator uses to gain a child's trust. Grooming can happen over a relatively short period of time, such as one conversation. It can also occur over a longer stretch, like a couple of weeks or even months. A predator is typically an adult. During the initial interactions, they might lie about their age in order to gain trust. During the grooming process, the predator will try to establish a connection with the young person. For example, they might try to figure out which activities their prey enjoys and talk about them. If a predator learns that you play soccer, for instance, they might say, "Where do you play? I play every weekend. Which team are you on?" They will agree with you, but may not know the details of the topic, so ask them about details of what they claim is true. When you are unsure who you are dealing with online, there are several specific things to look out for. Being aware of warning signs can help keep you and your family safe. After the initial grooming period, many online predators will ask for an in-person meeting. This is a red flag. If someone says, "I really need to meet you in person", be aware that could be a sign of a predator. Be especially cautious if there are repeated requests. If someone tries to insist on meeting you, you need to question their motives. Try saying, "I enjoy chatting online about school, but it's making me uncomfortable that you are pressuring me to meet. Would you mind cooling it?" Online predators often try to emotionally manipulate their prey. They may offer compliments as a way to gain favor. Be wary of effusive flattery. If you have pictures of yourself online, a predator might comment on your appearance. Make sure that only friends you know and trust can view your photos. Consider it a warning sign if someone says something like, "You're so pretty. I can get you a modeling contract." Any statement that can be perceived as a threat is another warning sign. An online predator might try to scare a person into doing what they want. If someone threatens you, exit the site or chat room immediately. A threat could be something like, "Don't tell your parents you've been talking to me. I'll find out." A predator could also threaten you by saying, "If you don't meet me, I'll tell your friends your secrets." A request for personal information is also suspicious. Do not give out your phone number or address. Maybe you are concerned that your child is being targeted by an online predator. There are several warning signs you can look for. Think about whether your child: Is secretive about online activities Seems obsessed with being online Tries to hide the screen from view when an adult enters the room Receives calls or texts from someone you don't know Downloads pornography and or makes their own pornography for the predator
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One-sentence summary -- Learn common traits of predators. Understand grooming. Be wary of requests to meet. Watch out for flattery. Identify suspicious behavior. Look for changes in your child's behavior.

You should consider helmet shape before measuring for helmet size. This is especially important if you are looking for a motorcycle helmet. There are three main types of shapes, which are long oval, intermediate oval, and round oval. The helmet shape matters for most helmet types, though it is more important for motorcycle and riding helmets. Long oval means that the shape of the head, and helmet, is longer front-to-back than side-to-side. Intermediate oval means that the shape of the helmet will be slightly longer from front-to-back than from side-to-side. This is the most common shape. A round oval shape is one that is almost equal from front-to-back as it is side-to-side. You should position it just above your eyebrows. Make sure the measuring tape lays flat against your head but doesn't pinch. It should be level all the way around. Doing this on your own is a challenge. Ask a friend or family member for help, or use a mirror to help you level the tape. If you're measuring your head circumference on your own, cross the ends of the tape on the front of your head to make reading the measurement easier. Take several measurements. The largest measurement you take is the measurement to go by. Write down this measurement so that you will remember it when it comes to choosing a helmet.
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One-sentence summary -- Determine helmet shape. Wrap the flexible measuring tape around your head. Read the measurement off the tape.

If you catch a stain when it happens, you may be able to simply blot it out. This can help remove the stain before it becomes too much of a problem. While some ink will may stay in, blotting out the stain can help. Take a dry cloth and blot the stained area as best you can until it is dry. As you blot, move the cloth to a clean spot each time to avoid smearing the ink around. Before using any product on your clothes, you'll want to check the label inside your garment to make sure there aren't specific instructions for cleaning and to check the makeup of the fabric. Some fabric may contain polyester along with other types of fabric, so you'll want to make sure the different types of fabric can be treated in the same way as polyester if the makeup is mixed. You'll also want to make sure there aren't specific washing instructions. Some fabrics require hand washing while others require dry cleaning. Once you have blotted out the stain, choose a stain lifter. There are a variety of household products you can use to remove an ink stain from polyester. Rubbing alcohol is a great stain lifter for polyester. Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol directly on the ink spot. Then, gently blot with a clean cloth until the ink comes out. Borax can also be used to remove ink from polyester. Add water to make a light paste and then apply it directly to the stain. Let it set for about 30 minutes. Strong soap can also be used to remove ink stains. A laundry detergent or dish soap would work well. Pour it directly on the ink stain and rub the fabric together with your fingers. You may have to use a bit of force. After using the stain lifter of your choice, rinse the garment in cold water. If there is still a bit of ink left, rub the fabric together with your fingers while rinsing. This can help remove what's left of the stain.
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Blot the ink away. Check the care label. Choose a stain removal method. Rinse the stain under cold water.