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Controversial Child Safety Video Advises Parents to Teach Children to Lie in 5 Key Situations
A recent video circulating online, titled "Parental Advice: 5 Situations When You Need to Lie," has sparked considerable discussion among parents and child safety experts. The video, uploaded by user Ariadna (@555ariadna), provides unconventional strategies for children to navigate potentially dangerous or uncomfortable situations by using specific pre-planned falsehoods. One key piece of advice suggests that if a child encounters a stranger in a stairwell, they should "shout 'Fire!'" rather than "Help!" The rationale presented is that people are more likely to respond to a fire alarm than a cry for help, which might be ignored due to fear. The video advises children to "knock on doors and shout 'Fire!'" to alert neighbors. Another scenario addresses peer pressure, recommending children claim, "I have an allergy" or "I have health problems" when offered something potentially harmful. The video explains that a simple "no" is often insufficient, and teenagers can be "cruel," making a medical excuse a more effective deterrent. This approach aims to provide children with a socially acceptable way to refuse without facing further pressure. For situations involving unknown individuals knocking on the door, the advice is to say that "the doors are locked and parents are in the next apartment," even if no one else is home. This is intended to deter potential intruders who might impersonate police, firefighters, or postal workers. Finally, the video stresses that in any unclear situation outdoors, whether on the street, in a yard, or a shopping center, children should always assert, "Mom or Dad is nearby." It also advises maintaining at least an arm's length distance from strangers and continuously moving. The video concludes by urging parents to teach these strategies to their children.
