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F.E.A.R. - THE CONCEPT FOR SURVIVAL:
F. E .A. R. stands for:
(F) - FIND a way out of the situation
(E) - ESCAPE from the situation
(A) - ALWAYS be AWARE of danger
(R) - RUN away as fast as you can
FIND A WAY OUT OF THE SITUATION:
No matter what situation your child may FIND himself or herself in, they should be taught to always FIND a way out. They should learn to be observant, resourceful and clever. They should develop the skill of conquering their FEAR by keeping a level head and using their common sense skills.
ESCAPE FROM THE SITUATION:
Your child should be taught to consciously look for ways of ESCAPING from a would-be abductor or possible kidnapping situation. Running away from the situation is usually your child's best line of ESCAPE. If your child is abducted and tossed into the trunk of a car, he or she should be taught to try kicking out the tail light from inside the trunk. Sometimes this will attract the attention of a police officer.
ALWAYS BE AWARE OF DANGER:
AWARENESS is the key to avoiding danger and taking a proactive approach to kidnap prevention. Developing keen AWARENESS skills teaches your child how to stay out of dangerous places such as new construction sites, parking lots and alleys. The word ALWAYS should be a constant reminder to your child to never let their guard down, not even for a second. It should also be a reminder and wake-up call to you, the parent or guardian, as well!
RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN:
Your child must RUN away from a stranger at the first hint that something may be wrong or seem out of place. A child should be taught to trust their instincts. Their instincts are usually right. RUNNING places distance between your child and someone who may harm them. Tell your child to run away from a stranger, not toward or past them. Teach your child to run in the OPPOSITE direction a car is facing, should they be followed by a vehicle. It is a lot easier for your child to turn around and change directions than it is for a car to do the same.
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