Pattie Fitzgerald, founder of safelyeverafter.com, previously told HuffPost that a tricky person is someone who tricks a child or parent into believing they’re a safe person.Many of us grew up being warned of “stranger danger” which was, on reflection, a bit vague – and also pretty terrifying.
Some parents still use it today, however experts are increasingly advising people to shun the whole “stranger danger” line as it could heighten social anxiety and limit kids’ ability to develop healthy interpersonal skills.
Instead, experts are advising...
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