#6 Case – Candy

Case

Hi there! I’m Blake and here is another real-life situation for you to figure out what the right thing to do is. A person who is older than you approaches you when you are by yourself, like at a sports event or at a park. They start talking to you and offer you things like money, candy or to buy you something at a concession. Would you take anything, or let them buy you your favourite snack? What would be the right choice or the wrong choice, and why? 

Response

“I’d say ‘no’ if they wanted to give me anything and walk away.” Cierra, Age 7 

“I’d walk away and tell a parent. If they offered me money, the wrong thing would be to take it. It could be counterfeit or something could be wrong with it.” Lincoln, Age 11 

“If they offered me money I’d tell them ‘I have my own thanks’. I’d probably just walk away. I wouldn’t take anything from them because they could grab me.” Daunte, Age 11 

“I’d ignore them and head back to my parents. I wouldn’t tell them anything about me. I wouldn’t let them buy anything for me.” Aurora, Age 10 

“I’d say ‘no’ and walk away from them. I wouldn’t do anything with them.” Evening, Age 7 

“If they wanted to buy something for me, I wouldn’t let them. I’d just ignore them and do what I was doing before. You shouldn’t take anything from someone. They might put something in your food, steal you or something.” Hannah, Age 11 

“I’d tell them I’m not allowed to talk with strangers. I’d tell them ‘no thank-you’ and go to my Mom and Dad.” Matthew, Age 10 

“If you say ‘yes’, they could take you.” Thomas, Age 9 

Wrap-Up

Unfortunately, this happened to a girl where I live. I hope this never happens to you but you should always be prepared in case it does. Thanks for the responses. It seems like you all know what you’re talking about. It’s good to hear that none of you would say ‘yes’ to this person. Remember, this could be a man, or a woman coming up to you. Lots of times people seem to think that only men do this, but women do, too. It’s probably best if you just run away without saying anything to the person and then tell an adult you trust as soon as you can.

– Your Friend Blake

Remember, you can always find a way to do the right thing!

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