Kenna, Age 7: Someone’s about to get hurt‪!‬ Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic

Ep. 58 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Safety first
Keara wonders what to do to keep a friend safe.
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*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Have you ever been in a situation where you thought a friend was in danger? What happened? How did you handle it?
- What are some reasons why kids sometimes do things that are unsafe?
- Safety is important, but sometimes kids can be too careful, meaning they don’t want to do things if there’s even a tiny possibility of danger or discomfort. What do you think would be an example of being too careful? How could being too careful be a problem?
- Dr. Friendtastic says, “Preventing dangerous situations is usually easier than dealing with them after they’ve happened.” Do you agree? Why or why not?
- Why might standing near a teacher or a group of friends be useful for preventing problems with someone who is acting too rough?


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