YOU LOOK SO PRETTY* YOUR BEAUTIFUL* YOU COULD BE A MODEL!

Your child is at the mall, at a friend’s party, or … on the play-ground.  A man or woman approaches and says “You look so pretty.  You are beautiful. You could be a model.”  Do you think your child would fall for that?  And, do you think your child might … at that moment … go with that person?
 
I know the inclination would be to shake your head vehemently, and say … “of course not.”  But are you really sure?
 
Let me ask you a question.  Have you sat down with your child and talked to them about child predators?  I don’t mean as a passing comment or a direct command of “don’t talk to strangers.”  I mean really talk to them.  And … how often have you spoken with them about child predators?
 
Lastly … when did you start the conversation with them?  The child predators start talking with and grooming children at a very early age.  It’s really up to parents to talk with them first.
 
By the time they are teenagers and influenced by their peers, singers and movie idols … don’t you really think that some teenagers (obviously I’m not saying all) might be tempted to follow someone who says … “I can put you in videos and make you an overnight sensation” … seriously?  And, the predators mean it … but … not in the way a teen would think.
 
The children in this video below (click link) are not always from low-income families, aren’t always runaways, or children from other countries.  It could happen to any child.  And, we know … all … children are precious and shouldn’t never have to endure something like this.
 
Parents, please, start talking with your children just as soon as you believe they can comprehend … and keep talking to them!  They need to be aware of the danger.  But, even more than that … they need to know you are there for them and will support them, and … that they should alert you at any sign of danger, no matter the circumstances … or even … who the individuals, involved are.
 
My book, “The Promise Book; Tell Someone,” aids parents in talking with their smallest of children about child predators, in a way child can understand …and … that doesn’t confuse or frighten a child.  Please find my book at Amazon.com or my website … www.thisisdebbiebarth.com.  While you are there … be sure to read my “Tell Someone” blog.  The stories … sad and heart-wrenching … are true.
 
The link to the video you must see …  is:  http://wreg.com/2018/02/12/human-trafficking-targets-children-in-the-mid-south/
 
Thank you for caring … and sharing!


Debbie Barth: 2/13/2018 at 01:11 pm EDT
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