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Telling strangers their name

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stilletoe · 11/04/2010 10:08

Just wondered what your take is on your child talking to strangers and when asked what their name is they tell them?

My lo is 3 and chats to anyone when we go shopping. It has happend a few times now, but people tend to say "are'nt you cute/nice whats your name?" and my lo will tell them everytime.

It has been bothering me, should I stop my lo from telling people or am I being a bit paranoid??

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Tee2072 · 11/04/2010 10:34

You are being paranoid. What harm can come of them knowing his name? Does he also list his address and phone number?

Goblinchild · 11/04/2010 10:37

I love it when littlies are confident about talking to strangers when their parents are with them. A different matter when they are on their own, but when will that happen? Not at 3 hopefully.
I think you are being over-protective, and possibly teaching him to be fearful without cause.

DunderMifflin · 11/04/2010 10:38

I also love it when my DC interact with people when we're out and about. Most people wish no harm to your children and these little chats are what make the world a nicer place.

Don't worry!

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MerlinsBeard · 11/04/2010 10:42

I tell my children not to GO anywhere with strangers
Otherwise they can't go up to a policeman/shop assistant/securtiy guard and tell them they are lost (MY DS2 takes things literally)

pranma · 12/04/2010 12:20

Nowadays I always ask accompanying adult if its ok to speak to lo.

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stilletoe · 14/04/2010 16:31

Thanks for your advice everyone. Mumofmonsters,I think in the back of my mind I am worried about strangers in general, as there are so many horrible stories about abductions etc, but I think there is an issue of being too over protective. I think I will have to chill abit .

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darcymum · 14/04/2010 16:36

My DS, age 3, does that as well. I really like it, the world really isn't that bad a place.

activate · 14/04/2010 16:38

"y pranma Mon 12-Apr-10 12:20:40
Nowadays I always ask accompanying adult if its ok to speak to lo. "

that is probably the saddest sentence I have ever read in my entire life

SpeedyGonzalez · 14/04/2010 16:44

When we used to live in London I was a bit more uncomfortable about this, mainly because everyone there is so uptight and defensive and non-communicative, so if anyone showed an interest in my DS it was weird. But now that we've left the Big Smoke it doesn't bother me.

Firawla · 14/04/2010 20:45

I don't think there is any danger someone knowing their name, they may overhear it anyway if you address your child in public?

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