Adult safety training for children should include which elements?

• A. Identify safe adults, what to do if an adult makes you uncomfortable, and who to talk to to get help in an emergency
• B. How to negotiate with strangers
• C. How to avoid all adults outside your home
• D. How to report to the police after 10pm

Answer: (A)

Safety training for children focuses on practical steps they can take if they feel unsafe around adults. The best approach teaches three things: how to identify safe adults they can turn to for help, what to do if someone makes them uncomfortable, and who to talk to in an emergency to get help quickly. This combination creates a reliable safety net: recognizing trusted adults provides immediate support, having a clear action plan offers a concrete way to remove themselves from risky situations, and knowing the right people to contact ensures they can get urgent assistance when needed. It’s useful to practice these skills in age-appropriate scenarios so kids know exactly who is safe to approach and how to respond.

The other ideas fall short because they emphasize either risky interaction (negotiating with strangers), impractical avoidance (trying to stay away from all adults outside the home), or an overly narrow timing window (only reporting after 10pm). Real safety education covers dependable, accessible responses at any time and in any setting, not just in a single circumstance.