When and how did you start the Stranger Danger conversation?

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DS is 4 and has just started school. I'm aware that this is a more vulnerable stage than when he used to be with me or at nursery, where they give anyone they don't recognise the 3rd degree at pick up time. I also don't want to specify 'stranger' - more 'don't go with anyone that I haven't told you to go with'.
But- is his the right age and how do I start the dialogue without frightening him?

I used to use fairy tales and role play. Red Riding Hood is a good one… when the wolf talks to her in the forest and gets her to leave the path, what should she have done? And I would say, suppose someone in that car asked you to get in to come and see me, what would you say? That sort of stuff.

I've no idea if that's a good approach tbh so will be interested to see what people say.

Most schools are still quite careful to be honest.

Thanks joan that's a really good idea- one I wouldn't have thought of. His school does seem careful, I just don't want to be the mother that didn't pre-warn their child, IYSWIM. God, that makes me sound really 'paedophiles around every corner' - I'm really not!!

This is fab, "Tricky Adults" www.checklistmommy.com/2012/02/09/tricky-people-are-the-new-strangers/ far more helpful than stranger danger

Thank you random - useful reading.