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Protecting the Gift (Abridged): Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane) Audiobook
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Safety skills for children outside the home Warning signs of sexual abuse How to screen baby-sitters and choose schools Strategies for keeping teenagers safe from violence All parents face the same challenges when it comes to their children's safety: whom to trust, whom to distrust, what to believe, what to doubt, what to fear, and what not to fear. In this empowering book, Gavin de Becker, the nation's leading expert on predicting violent behavior and author of the monumental bestseller The Gift of Fear, offers practical new steps to enhance children's safety at every age level, giving you the tools you need to allow your kids freedom without losing sleep yourself. With daring and compassion, he shatters the widely held myths about danger and safety and helps parents find some certainty about life's highest-stakes questions: How can I know a baby-sitter won't turn out to be someone who harms my child? (see page 103) What should I ask child-care professionals when I interview them? (see page 137) What's the best way to prepare my child for walking to school alone? (see page 91) How can my child be safer at school? (see page 175) How can I spot sexual predators? (see page 148) What should I do if my child is lost in public? (see page 86) How can I teach my child about risk without causing too much fear? (see page 98) What must my teenage daughter know in order to be safe? (see page 191) What must my teenage son know in order to be safe? (see page 218) And finally, in the face of all these questions, how can I reduce the worrying? (see page 56)
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"Great book with lots of practical advice. Some things seemed a little over the top or overprotective to me, and I have to be careful not to be completely paranoid now :) Overall, the book was very empowering and gave me the courage to stand up for my kids if I feel they are in danger and not worry so much about offending someone. I have already applied some of his suggestions and feel like I am much more aware of potential predators and what makes people a target."
— Evaly (4 out of 5 stars)
Protecting the Gift Listener Reviews
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" One of the three books I think every parent should read. "
— Margie, 2/13/2014 -
" Every time I put this book down because I get to anxious reading about all the bad scenarios a child can get into, I pick up another piece of valuable information. "
— Rakisha, 2/2/2014 -
" I recommend this book for every parent. It provides very realistic, straightforward advice for keeping kids safe from predators. "
— Kimberly, 1/27/2014 -
" I read this several years ago when my kids were younger - invaluable! "
— Annie, 1/24/2014 -
" So this book has caused me to be a little more paranoid than I used to be. He has some scary/sad stories in there. But the idea is to let you know what is out there so that you can be prepared to protect your child. He does give some useful tips and it definitely makes you think. "
— Merry, 1/19/2014 -
" Great book, but I had just read The Gift of Fear, and much of the content overlapped. You don't need to read both. If you have children, read this one. If not, read The Gift of Fear. Overall, Gavin deBecker is incredibly intelligent, and his commentary on violence in our society is spot-on. "
— Rebecca, 1/12/2014 -
" When you get that first positive pregnancy test, and you run to Barnes and Noble to get "What to Expect When you are Expecting", this book should be a mandatory purchase as well. Not as scary as I was expecting, but eye-opening and helpful. "
— Julie, 1/10/2014 -
" Every parent should read this book. More than once. Then, get other parents to read it. "
— lvkelly, 1/9/2014 -
" Excellent, practical, and nonfearmongering book about protecting children from danger and teaching them about safety. "
— Marie, 12/18/2013 -
" this book gave me a whole new perspective on teaching my kids about strangers. i also learned more about how to protect myself and my kids. "
— Kathryn, 12/8/2013 -
" I've read this book before and recommend it to everyone. I took it out from the library the other day because i want my partner to read it, but I wanted to reread it first. Very insightful writing, the author is certainly an expert on the subject. "
— Bonnie, 12/2/2013 -
" oh wow! need a good horror book? Pick up this one! Nothing scarier than accounts of children/parents in peril to wake up your senses. However, that being said, this book is a 'must read' for every parent/caregiver out there. "
— Jobie, 12/1/2013 -
" I found this book incredibly useful with illustrative anecdotes and practical advice. I highly recommend this book for anyone with children. I would even recommend the chapters on teen girls to teen girls as well as their parents and intend to share them with my nieces. "
— Augusta, 11/15/2013 -
" While not as good as The Gift of Fear, also by DeBecker, this book does have some wonderful perspectives on how to protect our children from harm. Any parent should definitely read this book. "
— Tristan, 11/11/2013 -
" I thought this was a very informative book about how to protect my children from different "scary" aspects in life. It's given me new ideas as a parent in how to handle different situations and how to teach my children about being safe. "
— Becky, 10/20/2013 -
" This book really opened my eyes to some things I should be discussing with my kids and how those discussions have changed since I was a kid. "
— Kkop12, 10/6/2013 -
" I think this book is a must-read for every parent and caregiver. "
— Rachel, 5/18/2013 -
" I truly believe that every parent should read this. It is life changing. Especially the parents of daughters. "
— Tamara, 3/10/2013 -
" Great book I read last year that discusses different real life stories and lessons to help you keep your kids safer. "
— Laura, 11/3/2012 -
" Scary to read, but very valuable information. "
— Karla, 10/15/2012 -
" Not a scary book...empowering, informative...I learned a bit from this book. Interested in learning more... "
— Tiz, 6/28/2012 -
" A MUST FOR ALL PARENTS!!!!!! "
— Christine, 6/14/2012 -
" The statistics are a little dated, but the basic info is great! Scary but important reading I recommend for anyone w/ or frequently around kids. "
— René, 4/9/2012 -
" This book presents wonderful facts to help keep our children safe. "
— Cynthia, 12/5/2011 -
" A lot of useful information, but since I just recently read The Gift of Fear, quite a bit of it was a retread. I also hated reading so many anecdotes about children in danger. "
— Sara, 11/8/2011 -
" One of the most frightening things about being a parent is the idea that you can't protect your kids. I'm not sure about all of this advice (as I think it may feed too much into my general anti-social paranoia), but I do like its concrete tips. "
— Amanda, 10/20/2011 -
" Good book. It just talks about the "spidey sense" you should use in certain situations. "
— Jean, 8/8/2011 -
" This book was very informative and an interesting read. I just felt ready to be done reading it long before it was done. "
— Melinda, 7/27/2011 -
" Must read for women and those with children. "
— Jen, 5/24/2011 -
" Well written and full of good advice. I have a lot of respaect for Gavin de Becker "
— Jess, 5/18/2011 -
" good read and ideas for protecting our kids. "
— Andrea, 5/12/2011 -
" So far it's a fantastic book. One that I think every parent would benefit from. "
— Jacklyn, 3/29/2011 -
" This is incredibly difficult subject matter to read. Force yourself to do it. You'll be glad you did when you protect a child from harm. The author truly is an expert in the field. "
— CJ, 3/10/2011 -
" This book was very informative and an interesting read. I just felt ready to be done reading it long before it was done. "
— Melinda, 2/25/2011 -
" I liked this book. It had some great stories that really make you think and teaches you to trust your intuition to protect your children. I am glad that I read it, but I didn't find it as earth shattering as the most of the reviews claimed. "
— Valerie, 2/22/2011 -
" Must read for women and those with children. "
— Jen, 2/15/2011 -
" One of the most frightening things about being a parent is the idea that you can't protect your kids. I'm not sure about all of this advice (as I think it may feed too much into my general anti-social paranoia), but I do like its concrete tips. "
— Amanda, 1/8/2011 -
" de Becker's remarkable and important perspective on fear and personal protection extended to help you protect your family. "
— Jim, 12/31/2010
About Gavin de Becker
Gavin de Becker is a three-time presidential appointee whose pioneering work has changed the way our government evaluates threats to our nation’s highest officials. His firm advises many of the world’s most prominent media figures, corporations, and law enforcement agencies on predicting violence, and it also serves regular citizens who are victims of domestic abuse and stalking.