CHILD TRAINING CALLED IMPORTANT
IN WARRING ON KIDNAP MENACE
By KATHARINE F. LENKOOT
Chief of the Children's Bureau
(Written for The Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, June 12— There
s no magic formula by which par
:nts may protect their children
against kidnaping. But there are a
[ew simple precautions which any
parent can and should observe.
The precautions are well enough
known, but often in the rush of oth
;r affairs, they are neglected. They
ire largely a matter of child care
and training.
"Matter of Course” Training
Children should be cautioned
against accepting
favors from all
strangers, against
following people
who offer them an
automobile ride, a
visit to the movies
ar any kind of
aarty or treat.
Such training
ihould be given
jimply as a mat
ter of course. Care
should be taken in
aiving it not to
make children self
conscious and not
to build up an at
titude of fear since
fear is often found
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iirable emotional reactions.
Children should be taught to look
an the policeman as a friend who
will help in trouble, some parents
make their children afraid of police
men by the threat. "The policeman
will get you If you are naughty.”
Obtain Fingerprints
It is advisable to teach children
at the earliest possible age to give
clear answers when asked to tell
their name. Many children who run
away or get lost could be returned
to their homes much sooner if they
were able to give their owm and their
parents' name, their address and
home telephone number.
