When you ask people about abduction and bullying prevention
for children, too many people think of physical self-defense skills first and
foremost.
These skills can be useful in a small number of cases, but
in most cases, the most critical skills are social, problem solving, anger
management, and communication skills.
People who are going to hurt our kids most often try to
manipulate our children into participating in their own harm, because they know
that the more participation they can get from the child, the less likely they
are to be exposed, arrested, and held accountable. Recognizing this manipulation, understanding
what is appropriate and inappropriate, and knowing what to do when someone
tries to manipulate them are all crucial skills for our kids to learn.
Bullying is a social problem, and a complex one at that.
There is often not a clear line between the bully and the bullied, and the
people involved will sometimes change roles.
We can teach kids to recognize bullying when they see it in the behavior
of both others and themselves, and make choices that will reduce bullying and
harm for everyone.
Education programs from Missing Children Minnesota give
kids, parents, teachers, and community leaders a firm foundation to develop
abduction and bullying resistance skills in children.
You can contact us for information about our programs at:
(612) 334-9449
We would love to help you bring our programs to children, parents, teachers, and community leaders in your neighborhood.
You can contact us for information about our programs at:
(612) 334-9449
We would love to help you bring our programs to children, parents, teachers, and community leaders in your neighborhood.
