Protect your kids from danger with simple-code word that crimonologists swear by
Parenting comes with its fair share of struggles, and the fear of whether your child is in safe hands or not. Although you've built a protective nest for them at home, you worry about the possible dangers they may face in the outside world.
Even the slightest change in routine - like when your child arrives home late from school - can ring alarm bells in your head. But thankfully there are easy ways to ensure clear communication with your kids in order to keep them safe. And now, a criminologist has offered a simple solution to every parent's problem and it will help you spot if your child needs some parental support.
Mum Dannah Eve, who has a degree in criminology and psychology, explained on TikTok, that she shared a code word with her parents and how she still uses it to this day with her kids.
Posting on her account, @Dannah_Eve, the crime expert shared a secret code word which can indicate to a parent their child is in a dangerous situation., without anyone noticing what they are referring to. She said: "Here's a safety tip for all of my families out there. Have a code word that you can incorporate into day-to-day life.
"This is something that I had with my parents growing up. This is something that I use throughout my entire life and this is something that to this day we still use. Now, this could be used in a dangerous situation or just in simple situations where your child wants you to be the one to say no to something."
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She continued: "A few examples - if somebody is to pick your child up from school that's not you or your partner, give that individual this code word so that your child knows that that person is trusted by mummy and daddy. And make sure that they know, no matter how believable the story is, unless they use that code word, you are not to go with that individual. A code word is something that you could also use in a dangerous situation as well."
She said that a code word had saved her many times while growing up, especially when she wanted to send a secret message to her parents so her friends knew it was her folks who had said no and she didn't look like the one spoiling the party.
Mum-of-three Dr Emma Cunningham, a criminologist and senior lecturer at University of East London (UEL), has also shared her thoughts on the stratgedy. She said: "The idea of using a safe or code word within the family unit to help children and teens to remain safe has the potential to alert their parents when they themselves feel uncomfortable about something or someone.
"In the UK we have had the NSPCC idea of explaining that PANTS stands for: Privates are private, Always remember your body belongs to you, No means no, Talk about secrets that upset you, Speak up, someone can help. This idea of also having a code word too is potentially a good way of letting parents know their feelings without them having to challenge or call out someone themselves."
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