Monday, October 11, 2010

Stranger Danger

This is my life with Donovan. (Big sigh)

There was an incident near school - a girl was grabbed at the bus stop. Good news is, she screamed and the guy ran. But, they sent a letter home to warn of the guy and let everyone take the chance to talk about stranger danger. Simple, right?

Me: So, there was this letter about a girl getting grabbed at the bus stop.

Donovan: It wasn't me! (we've had some issues lately)

Me: I know, but I wanted to talk to you about strangers.

Donovan: Yeah, I know!... Never go with them even if they offer candy... (apparently they talked about it at school).

Me: Or if they ask you to find a lost puppy.

Donovan: Yeah. But... what if he's hanging signs? Then he might really need help.

Me: Well, even if he's hanging signs always ask me or Daddy.

Donovan: But, really, I wasn't even at the bus stop.

Me: I know! We know it wasn't you.

Donovan: But, what if he is hanging signs and has a leash...

Me: No, that could be part of the trick. Just always ask me. (etc)

Donovan: But, he could have a leash, but then there could be a dog, but maybe it's an invisible dog... and you can see the leash, but not the dog... and...

Me: Ugh! Just don't go anywhere with anyone unless I tell you it's okay!