What to say if a child asks you to keep a secret?

Reassure the child that they did nothing wrong and that you take what is said seriously. Don’t promise confidentiality – never agree to keep secrets. You have a duty to report your concerns. Tell the child that you will need to tell some people, but only those whose job it is to protect children.

What would you do if a child confided in you?

What to do when a young person confides in you

1. Tip #1: Listen carefully. It’s important to listen to the young person without passing judgment.
2. Tip #2: Ask questions. Ask the young person questions about what they’ve shared with you.
3. Tip #3: Stay calm.
4. Tip #4: Explore solutions.
5. Tip #5: Make sure the young person is safe.

Can 3 year olds keep secrets?

Most young children delight in telling secrets. When one boy was 3, he would put his mouth near your ear and “whisper” so loudly he could be heard across the room, meanwhile extracting a solemn promise that you would not tell anyone. Children begin to have real secrets by age 6 or so.

What are safe secrets?

Safe secrets are those that are fun, involve kindness or a surprise, Hardgrave explained. For example a birthday gift or a cake you’re making for grandpa. A safe secret is something that will eventually be revealed. Whether it’s a gift they’ve given you, anything, you don’t keep secrets from your mom and dad.”

What to do if one parent is keeping the child away?

If one parent is keeping the child away from the other parent, you should contact a child custody lawyer. They will follow the correct legal processes of: notifying the offending parent filing a petition with the courts

What happens when a child refuses to see one parent?

The parent with whom the child lives is limiting contact between the child and the other parent. The parents have an existing child custody and parenting time order. However, the child refuses to see one parent and the parent not seeing the child has reason to believe the other parent is encouraging this misbehavior.

What is the motivation of a parent trying to alienate a child?

The motivation is to destroy the parental bond between his/her children with the other parent. An attempt to alienate a child from a parent is done for many reasons. Among those reasons, at attempt to punish the other parent for some perceived wrongdoing.

How do you talk to a parent about their child?

Some parents may be relieved to visit with you, but others may be defensive or scared. Showing warmth and respect will help parents trust and listen to what you have to share. Begin by saying something positive about the child. You might point out several things you really like about the child — his smile, curiosity, love of puzzles.