Relationship with Strangers – Basic 1 Security Education Lesson Note (Third Term)

What is a Relationship?

• Relationship means connection between people
• How people know each other
• How people relate or interact
• We have different types of relationships

Types of Relationships:

1. Family Relationship

• Your parents, brothers, sisters
• Grandparents, uncles, aunts
• People you live with

2. Friends

• Your classmates
• Children you play with
• People you know well

3. Teachers and Adults You Know

• Your teachers at school
• Your parents’ friends you’ve met
• People your family trusts

Who is a Stranger?

A stranger is:

• Someone you don’t know
• Someone your parents don’t know
• Someone you’ve never met before
• Someone you’ve never seen before

Identifying a Stranger:

Strangers Can Look Like:

• A man you don’t know
• A woman you don’t know
• An older child you don’t know
• Anyone your parents haven’t introduced to you

Important:

• Strangers can look nice and friendly
• Strangers can smile at you
• But they are still strangers if you don’t know them
• Not all strangers are bad, but we must be careful

Dangers of Strangers

Why we must be careful:

• Some strangers may want to hurt children
• Some strangers may want to kidnap (take) children
• Some strangers may give you bad things
• Some strangers may lie to you

Precautionary Measures with Strangers

Rules to Stay Safe:

1. Don’t Talk to Strangers

• If someone you don’t know talks to you
• Don’t answer them
• Walk away quickly

2. Don’t Follow Strangers

• If a stranger says “Follow me”
• Say NO and run away
• Find your parent or teacher

3. Don’t Collect Anything from Strangers

• Don’t take money from strangers
• Don’t take sweets or biscuits
• Don’t take toys or gifts
• They might not be safe

4. Don’t Enter a Stranger’s Car

• Never get into a car with someone you don’t know
• Even if they say your parents sent them
• Even if they say they have a gift for you

5. Scream and Run If a Stranger Tries to Touch You

• Shout “NO! HELP!”
• Run to where people are
• Tell an adult immediately

6. Always Tell Your Parents

• If a stranger talks to you, tell your parents
• If a stranger offers you something, tell your parents
• Your parents will keep you safe

What to Say to Strangers:

If a stranger approaches you:

• “My parents taught me not to talk to strangers”
• “NO! I don’t know you!”
• Then run to a safe place

Safe Adults:

If you’re lost or in danger, you can ask for help from:

• Police officers in uniform
• Security guards
• Teachers
• Shop workers
• Other parents with children

Remember:

• Your body belongs to you
• No one should touch you inappropriately
• Tell your parents if anyone makes you uncomfortable

Multiple choice exercise 

1. A stranger is someone you _____.

1. a) know well
2. b) don’t know
3. c) live with

1. We should _____ collect things from strangers.

1. a) always
2. b) not
3. c) quickly

1. If a stranger calls you, you should _____.

1. a) follow them
2. b) walk away
3. c) go closer

1. We should _____ enter a stranger’s car.

1. a) never
2. b) always
3. c) sometimes

1. If a stranger approaches you, tell your _____.

1. a) toys
2. b) parents
3. c) nobody

HOMEWORK 

1. Ask your parents: Who is a stranger?
2. Practice saying “NO!” loudly.
3. Tell 3 things you should not do with strangers.
4. Draw yourself walking away from a stranger.