Protecting the Gift

Gavin de Becker offers practical strategies to enhance children's safety at every age, debunking myths like 'don't talk to strangers' and emphasizing intuition as a guardian against violence.

The book covers screening babysitters, school safety, warning signs of abuse, teen violence prevention, and tools like the Test of 12 to assess a child's readiness.

It empowers parents to reduce worry through awareness, preparedness, and fostering assertiveness in children while addressing real-world threats from predators.