Protecting Your Child from Predators by Beth EdD Robinson

Author:Beth EdD Robinson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Family & Relationships;Child sexual abuse—­Prevention;Child sexual abuse—­Religious aspects—­Christianity;Parenting—­Religious aspects—­Christianity;REL012030
ISBN: 9781493418725
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2019-06-11T00:00:00+00:00

Many of us have wonderful memories of camp and the rites of passage it provides through childhood and adolescence. We want the same amazing experience for our children. Certainly, fear cannot determine decisions about camp for our children, but we will make those decisions using wise guidelines. With wisdom and caution, our children can have a life-shaping experience at a safe summer camp.

Preparing Your Child

Before you send your children to camp, make sure they know the difference between safe and unsafe touch and what to do if someone touches them in an unsafe way (see chapter 2).

Remind your children that no one should ask them to keep secrets—secrets are unsafe.

Remind your children that no matter what another child or adult tells them, they will never get into trouble for telling you if someone touches them inappropriately.

Emphasize that it is not okay for an adult to want to spend time one-on-one with them. While it is difficult to explain to children the dangers of “exclusive relationships” between adults and children, they need to know they are precious to their parents and precious to God. Find ways to tell children that they are unique and special, that God created them to fulfill a unique place in His kingdom. They should feel special because God created them and because we love them.

Your children should not accept gifts from others without your knowledge and approval. Do some simple role-playing in which someone gives them gifts or compliments, and how they can graciously decline. Nothing can compare with the love God has for them and how much we love them.

Teach your children to trust their instincts. Our brains process a lot more information than we have in our awareness. Intuition is based on such processing that happens without our focused attention. Developing a warrior heart means that they’ll more easily recognize danger signs. If someone makes your children feel uncomfortable or seems creepy, they need to tell you or another trusted adult. Trust your children’s intuition and instincts about their own safety and keep them away from such people.

Before your children go to camp, develop a communication plan. You need to know how to contact them and they need to know how to contact you, day or night, especially if they don’t feel safe. Communication between you and your child should be immediate and easy.

Camps should not monitor or restrict contact between you and your child. If a camp monitors contact between campers and parents, find another camp for your child to attend.

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