• NOTE TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS:
  

  HOW TO DISCUSS THESE MATTERS
  

  
  

  • You are the first teacher and the most important teacher of your child(ren) - by both your actions and your words

  • Communication is a two way street - listen, ask questions and honestly respond to questions.

  • Use this information as a resource for discussion.  Read these resources several times so that you are comfortable with the subject matter.

  • Know your comfort level.  Seek guidance form an experienced and admired parent.

  • Take the opportunity to talk when you have the least amount of distractions, so you may focus on your child(ren).

  • Bring up one or two points while you are driving in the car.  You have a captive audience.  You can dialogue with no interruptions.  Start with an open-ended question: What do you think about...?  Have you heard about...?  What would you do in this situation...?

  • Enjoy the conversation.  It should be an open dialogue between parent/guardian and child(ren).

  • Keep the discussion age appropriate for your child(ren).  Let their questions guide you to the level of detail they need.

  • LISTEN to your child(ren).

  • Role-play real life situations based on Keeping Kids Safe concepts.

  • Do whatever it takes to build your child's confidence and awareness without heightening their fear.
    

  DO IT TODAY!
  
  ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT
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  Detroit, Michigan
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  www.keepkidssafe@aod.org