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[quote=Anonymous]Talk with her about real statistics - that kidnappings are VERY rare, and how they're almost always by someone you know. Talk with her about what to do - I taught my girl not to walk close to a running car with one person sitting in it, or a van with an open door (or again, someone sitting in it). Give her a watch, and tell her that you know what time school lets out, and how long it takes her to walk so you know when to start worrying. For a few days, meet her halfway. The next few days, meet her at the end of the driveway. Then meet her in the house for a few days. THEN introduce the key. Talk about what to do if the key doesn't work, whose house she can go to, etc. Some kids can plunge right in, and some (like mine) need mental preparation time. So mentally prepare her. Tell her today that on Monday, you're going to meet her halfway. Work up to what you want. [/quote]
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