For generations, parents have been telling their children to be careful of strangers and it is a valuable piece of advice. But, it only paints part of the picture. The terrible truth that you see on the larger canvas is that you are more likely to be victimized by someone you know than an absolute stranger. In fact, statistics indicate that 8 out of 10 victims know their attacker.
Year after year, thousands of young women head off to university and college in all parts of the country. They are often unprepared for the dangers that they may lurk there - and it isn't strangers. Being raped or assaulted by someone you know presents a whole new set of problems. For some reason, because it's all happening within a closed group of friends and peers assaulted women are often not taken seriously and even get blamed by their own friends. No one wants to upset the apple cart.
Date and party rape are infrequently reported. Actually, that's a big understatement- about 90% of the time nothing is said about date rape. It's just brushed off as drunken antics at a party or a misunderstanding. This situation occurs thousands of times every year, on every campus across the country.
It's not a pleasant situation and it isn't going away. Some kids - both boys and girls alike are simply not as worldly as their soon to be peers and it's easy for them to become victims. Everyone is going to do something stupid in their lives- probably a few times- but how can you protect your kids?
These are the six things you need to make sure that your kids understand
Don't think that someone who attacks you will pay. All to often they won't and the blend of alcohol and kids who are out from under the parental boot for the first time is a recipe for disaster. Watch out for drugs and alcohol.
If a date is making you feel uncomfortable, let them know immediately. Do not let the situation escalate. When your safety is on the line, there is no need to worry about being embarrassed or sparing another persons feelings. Make your feelings clear, and then immediately leave.
It is very easy to be charmed by a "knight in shining armor". It is very important that you evaluate new relationships. If something feels wrong, walk away. It can be very easy to get stuck in a potentially abusive relationship. Dont' be rushed.
If you go out partying with your friends it's important that you never ditch the one who's had too much to drink. Even if they get loud and embarrasing and obnoxious - it really can happen to anyone and you can't cut the weakling out of the herd quite so callously.
If you think you might be drinking -don't go out alone. Go with a friend who won't ditch you.
A college campus isn't filled only with people like the friends you grew up with. Seemingly "good people" can do terrible things. Remember that trust is something to be earned, not given away. Don't be a victim. - 16492
Year after year, thousands of young women head off to university and college in all parts of the country. They are often unprepared for the dangers that they may lurk there - and it isn't strangers. Being raped or assaulted by someone you know presents a whole new set of problems. For some reason, because it's all happening within a closed group of friends and peers assaulted women are often not taken seriously and even get blamed by their own friends. No one wants to upset the apple cart.
Date and party rape are infrequently reported. Actually, that's a big understatement- about 90% of the time nothing is said about date rape. It's just brushed off as drunken antics at a party or a misunderstanding. This situation occurs thousands of times every year, on every campus across the country.
It's not a pleasant situation and it isn't going away. Some kids - both boys and girls alike are simply not as worldly as their soon to be peers and it's easy for them to become victims. Everyone is going to do something stupid in their lives- probably a few times- but how can you protect your kids?
These are the six things you need to make sure that your kids understand
Don't think that someone who attacks you will pay. All to often they won't and the blend of alcohol and kids who are out from under the parental boot for the first time is a recipe for disaster. Watch out for drugs and alcohol.
If a date is making you feel uncomfortable, let them know immediately. Do not let the situation escalate. When your safety is on the line, there is no need to worry about being embarrassed or sparing another persons feelings. Make your feelings clear, and then immediately leave.
It is very easy to be charmed by a "knight in shining armor". It is very important that you evaluate new relationships. If something feels wrong, walk away. It can be very easy to get stuck in a potentially abusive relationship. Dont' be rushed.
If you go out partying with your friends it's important that you never ditch the one who's had too much to drink. Even if they get loud and embarrasing and obnoxious - it really can happen to anyone and you can't cut the weakling out of the herd quite so callously.
If you think you might be drinking -don't go out alone. Go with a friend who won't ditch you.
A college campus isn't filled only with people like the friends you grew up with. Seemingly "good people" can do terrible things. Remember that trust is something to be earned, not given away. Don't be a victim. - 16492
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