Summary:
The book provides insights and strategies for parents to enhance their children's safety by recognizing potential threats and teaching kids to trust their intuition. It covers various topics, including assessing risks, handling strangers, and empowering children to make smart decisions in potentially dangerous situations.
Key points:
1. Trust Instincts: De Becker stresses the importance of relying on intuition for safety.
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