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Subject: Encourage her to talk to the adults in her life, family friends, the check out lady, etc.

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When someone asks her a question, let her answer. C/I

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Date Posted: 05:08:52 07/02/07 Mon
In reply to: .. 's message, "Interview advice?" on 17:49:15 07/01/07 Sun

Many times, someone will say "How old are you?" and Mom will say "She's 5." Or even worse, they will talk to Mom like the child isn't even there: "How old is she?" In this instances, I find it's best to say to my daughter, "Can you tell her how old you are?" I know there's a lot of talk about "stranger danger" but children need to know that most adults can be trusted. (If they ever become separated from you in a store, they should know to look for someone with a nametag.)

I tell my daughter that it's fine to be friendly, just don't ever go anywhere without permission. To prepare your daughter for her interview, I would ask an adult friend to have a conversation with her. As long as she doesn't pick her nose or sit with her skirt pulled up so that her underwear show, she'll be fine!

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Author: Get her used to giving direct answers. And have fun! (Quit when she's had enough) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:08:26 07/02/07 Mon