You hear about stranger danger…but is there an upside to meeting strangers?
You bet!
Now…don’t get me wrong. You children need to know that you DON’T get into a car with a stranger and that you DON’T text or go in a chatroom with a stranger.
But, when they meet a stranger in public, it’s okay to be courteous and even to start a conversation. Imagine that?
Maybe it’s conversation with the Costco employee you see every week, or the barista at your local coffeehouse. Those casual interactions can act as practice…teaching your son or daughter how to relate with people. And it helps them realize they are part of a larger world with other people, not just isolated in a virtual world that revolves around only them.
I read this article in the Wall Street Journal about the surprising boost you get from strangers. Here’s more about it…
https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/videos/2312116742393657/
