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my2boyz · 08-09-2008, 05:29 AM

I think since you were with your daughter it would have been alright for her to respond. I know the rule of thumb is to teach your child not to talk to strangers but that can be a bad thing too. There is a difference between being polite to a stranger and carrying on a conversation. Children need to know that not all strangers are bad and they may actually need the help of one someday...I would hope they wouldn't but if they did they may be afraid to ask for help.

08-09-2008, 05:29 AM	#5
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	I think since you were with your daughter it would have been alright for her to respond. I know the rule of thumb is to teach your child not to talk to strangers but that can be a bad thing too. There is a difference between being polite to a stranger and carrying on a conversation. Children need to know that not all strangers are bad and they may actually need the help of one someday...I would hope they wouldn't but if they did they may be afraid to ask for help.