Don't Ever Go With Strangers - song for young children

[andiskomfort]

So this is what Huxley was talking about in his book

[oshitashiboy]

horrible singing...the song is much to complicated for children...think of something much better and simple and have someone else sing...

[kolami15]

please tell me this is availble on itunes i love this song so much!!!!! its so catchy!!!! and i think the no....... NO! is histaricle! please put this on itunes i love it alot please <3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MsSilenthorse]

always teach your child a pass word they dont go with anyone unless that person knows the password plain and simple

[runly1]

@MsSilenthorse This is an excellent idea! I babysit for a living. I will share this with the parents. Thank you.

[slytheypoo]

sounds very complicted for children.

[Gonnakillyou]

Yes it's a splendid idea, stay with your parents so they can sell you as a prostitute legally bound to them a bit more, great idea! Particularly if they sell you to a ring of sadists who sometimes play the deadly kind of games! Terrific song, I have to spread this!

[Grancie48]

@Gonnakillyou Some people should NEVER be parents. I can only hope any child in this situation would have a trusted adult to whom she or he can go to get out and be safe.

[BranislavDJ]

What about he grows up and get lost and ask somebody else for direction?

[XTYRAGX]

I fell for a few of these, nothing bad happened though but this guy let me take a ride in his lamborghini!!

[morrius07]

i almost got kidnapped by strangers when i was little, i wish should have thought to go with them, it couldve been fun lol, im seriuos im not joking

[nathan12345toto]

what if some one said your parents got in a car reck and he said your parents are in the hspitol and said thay told me to get you and bring them to the ER then what wold you do scream and run away or get in the car both parComment Pending Approval!ents are in the ER

[nathan12345toto]

what if some one said your parents got in a car reck and he said your parents are in the hspitol and said thay told me to get you and bring them to the ER then what wold you do scream and run away or get in the car both parents are in the ER

[Grancie48]

@nathan12345toto Parents would never send a stranger to pick up their child. They would send a friend or relative.

[nathan12345toto]

@Grancie48 WHAT I AM trying to get to is what if it is some one there mom knows but the kid dose not or forgets the guy

[angelmolly465]

@nathan12345toto run home and call the hospital!!

[kilolissy544]

wow, in this video , your just telling kidknappers new ways to catch children.

tisk, tisk!

[Grancie48]

@kilolissy544 The kidnappers already know these tricks. It's the children who need to know about them. The Center for Missing and Exploited Children sponsors education about tricks predators use.

[BerryBerryChara]

LOL

[Estherwongie]

I only like there "There's been an accident. Someone hurts, you see." other parts is so lame. Make me feel like sleeping.

[LegionsOfDemons]

Umm, just wondering, when was this made? Looks like a 1997 job xD

[TrinLando08]

I am surprised by the negative comments. This song is fior young children not for adults. The point is to use the song and discuss the facts with your kids without giving them nightmares. I talk to my preschooler as often as I can about "tricksters" and what to do if they are approached. I let my kids know that tricksters can be adults and older kids too. Thanks for posting this song. I enjoyed it.

[Grancie48]

@Ipodrulz123 I know what you mean about the danger of not following instructions from a legitimate authority figure, but I've also heard of pedophiles or kidnappers dressing as police to get children to go with them.It's a tough call, but I would prefer that children err on the side of caution. I once got a call from a school bus company complaining that the children at one stop had refused to get on because a new driver had approached from a different direction.I think the kids were right.

[Grancie48]

@Ipodrulz123 1. The song says not to GO with strangers. 2. If someone who was hit with a car was able to take out their phone and ask someone to call, they would also be able to take out their phone and call themselves. 3. An adult that needs help would ask another adult for help, not a young child.

[omgshadowisgay]

MY EARS BLEED

[Nicole3900]

What about "Here's some candy"

[Crystblue]

Great song!! My 4 year old cousin has it memorized!!! She loves the song and it really has made her aware about not talking to strangers! Thanks for making the vid!

[ana54144]

what if someone rly needs help lk their about to fall of a cliff and die... o just turn away and run

[jasminekikky]

sw20008 thats rude shes trying to help us to talk to our children.

[kevNchris445]

this song is actually scary...lmao.. maybe if it was catchy and more upbeat.. XD

[Jarren202]

This really reminds me of Patti Page. Pretty cool song!

But you should get that bitrate sorted out, what's this, like 32kbps?

Can't believe I found this via Monkey Dust...

[sw20008]

wow this song was stupid .... but being a parent and listing to this song there are sick and deserbed people that will try anything to trick small kids , even teens into thinking something is true when it is not. i do agree it is our job as parents to teach our kids growing up the dangers out there and not to trust people they dont know. i told my 5 yr old if some one trys to grab her, scream really loud turn and run away as fast as she can

[Grancie48]

@sw20008 I hope you will also teach her the tricks that are in this "stupid" song.  Not all strangers "grab" children.

[NUdex1]

haha retarded

[Tommysy]

IS this on Itunes?

[Grancie48]

@Tommysy  No, unfortunately.

[babyrockstar12345]

i am 9 years old and i NEVER EVER go by them one time a stranger was like how are you what is your name andwere do you live and i was like scared but i ran and walked awaly then he just got back in his car and i was sooo pround of my self i didn't talk!!!!i was relfeted and happy.....sincerly jennifer

[littlemissbratz1]

great song i showed this to my lil cuz he said i will never ever go with strangers and hes only 5 thx exellent song my cuz understanda now awsome

[tweepixie]

I teach this to my students all the time! Specially when it´s a stranger who wants to take pictures of them!

I tell them to speak to their mom and dad first whenever a stranger comes by! :)

[Schoolgirl930]

I'm 11 and I'm afraid of these things... Like, rape,abuse,kidnap. That is why I don't EVER go with strangers I don't know well or never met.

[Grancie48]

Glad to hear it. Smart girl.

[Schoolgirl930]

Thanks. This would help younger kids because they don't know these things and like '' Help me find my dog.'' The kids wouldn't understand if a parent told them off because they really sometimes believe everything. They just don't understand. Older children like myself understand and are quite mature so they know these things but some... They are just stupid and want fun and DANGER!!!

[Grancie48]

There are still so many OLDER children in their early and mid-teens that are duped into going with or meeting strangers. It's not really that these kids are stupid, although there may be a component of rebellion or excitement. It is that these creeps are VERY good at tricking unsuspecting teens into thinking they are great guys.

[Grancie48]

Look at the girls in the news who have traveled many miles to meet the "love of their life" only to find out he is an abusive and dangerous criminal. That is why we have to start teaching little children that not all people are what they seem to be.

[Schoolgirl930]

yeah I know some teens may even go out with them on dates and they are nice and that and then when alone are abusive and that

[ladycop09]

@Schoolgirl930

good girl!!! you very smart!!! you should be proud of yourself, keep up the great job

[rozz2656]

@Schoolgirl930 how will you get friends then?

[operationbluestar]

Wow!!

[nintendaholic]

what if it's the terminator, and you have to go with him to live...

[funktroop3r]

Wow we are trying to raise kids to be paranoid, sure don't go with a stranger but seriously it's like people don't know how to read statistics these days. People should watch the stranger danger episode of Penn and Tellers BS.

[Grancie48]

It's always a difficult line for a parent to walk. You don't want your children to be suspicious and fearful of everyone, but you do want them to be alert to the fact that there ARE some bad people out there with a lot of ploys to get children to go away with them.

[KraZyskater93]

childern should do what they want like play with standers and get into cars with strangers and go on the street they need to grow up

[CUITEcheerleaders]

my brother was being logical (as always) and commented on tis vid as " if ya don't talk to strangers U NEVER MAKE FRIENDS and/or talk to ur parents because when ur born u don't KNOW anyone" and so on

[Grancie48]

You may TALK to strangers in a controlled situation, such as a classroom or when you're standing right beside your parents, but NEVER, under ANY circumstances, should you GO with strangers.

[stoli288]

what a nonsense! ur preaching homophobia and mistrust this way!

it's not like the whole world out there is made up of loving caring parents and the rest is just perverted pedophiles, what is wrong with you??

to help somebody out in a difficult situation is perfectly fine, if this person asks for it! "pick - up" phrases like the ones you used can be used by pedophiles but not everybody who is in need is automatically after a young child!

[Grancie48]

Adults in need of legitimate help will ask another adult for assistance and will not put a young child in an awkward situation. For example, I would never consider pulling my car up to a young child and asking for directions.

[MissBobbyMcGee77]

Personally I think the song was horrible. However, when I was younger all I needed was Scruff McGruff. So maybe children in todays age, are either getting dumber, or they aren't being told by their parents. You don't need a song for your child to stay away from strangers. You need to talk to them. Songs like this make children think you think they are dumb. When honestly they are smarter then the most of you. Talk to your children, stop letting the television babysit them for you!

[Grancie48]

Children aren't getting dumber. Pedophiles are getting smarter. Their tricks go far beyond offering children candy.

[MissBobbyMcGee77]

Pedophiles..... Really!! I remember when I was growing up I didn't wear a helmet, I didn't have to have my mom attach me to a dog leash like some of the children these days. Everyone is so over protective. The world is and always was a dangerous place. You have to teach your children street smarts, by talking to them, not making a colourful song to cheer them up about it. I get what you are trying to say, but at the same time, I think parents should be the ones parenting their children...

[Grancie48]

I'd love to see more parenting going on.

[kikiatthebeach124]

@MissBobbyMcGee77 I know when I see a child with one of those "dog leash" type thing on them I get so sad. And I think the person wrote this song to have the kids remember it because when they're young they won't remember a talk you have once as much as they would remember a song you always sing to them.

[adzug]

this is at best stupid

[Grancie48]

@adzug Try telling that to John Walsh.

[adzug]

@Grancie48 child abduction is tragic. so is someone killed by drunk driving. but we dont say lets outlaw cars. becuz its an overreaction. teaching children that they must fear everyone they dont know is also overreaction. there are many more good and interesting ppl available to children than ppl that are dangerous to them. their lives are greatly enriched by meeting new ppl and learning to read who is trust worthy and who seems off.

[Trooperxp]

no offense, but this looks like some cheesy propaganda

i think kids nowadays are really spammed with this kind of stuff, it's very sad, i mean kids should be able to experience the world, not follow everything the government tells them, its kind of like keeping them in a cage

[Grancie48]

Keeping children from going off with strangers is keeping them safe. What kind of experience do you think adults who lure children away are giving them?

[sumortin55]

well can i tell u a quiestion wat if my cousin meet a friend dats a toddler only with his mother is dat okay?

[Grancie48]

This song only discourages children from going with strangers, not from talking to them when they're standing right beside their parent.

[Trooperxp]

well they should learn how to defend themselves, without any support, being an individual, not being shielded by other people, individuality is very beneficial for children

[laurenmhs]

The lady singing sounds like that woman from a kiddie show called mustard pancakes

[Grancie48]

fitforafeast

The great thing about the video is that the song is easy to remember. Best advice for young kids is to get out, but before that they should actually yell "Fire" and try to summon an adult who can better judge the situation rather than just running out, but if alone, best to get out while yelling for help. Very creative song!

[tikkiglam]

Someone tried to kidnap my younger brother when he was 3, so things like this is very real and scary. I was looking for videos to teach my nephew some safety tips and this helps a lot.

[Grancie48]

Good for you. We have to work hard to make sure ALL children are safe from these creeps. I'm happy to hear your little brother was saved.

[dknovels]

Try the book Mr. Stranger and the Lost Puppy as well. It's a story the kids can read and apply by learning through the boys' experiences in the stories!

[Grancie48]

I checked it out on the amazon. com website. It DOES look like a great resource for parents to read with their children. Thanks for the tip.

[dknovels]

The more tools out there...song, book or whatever that helps children stay safe...the better!

[bryantp654]

how.......................uh

[xxcady16]

okay, this was a little far? if you dont want yur kid to talk to strangers, they wont meet new people, make friends, or get to explore. is that how u want to raise ur child? friendless, un exciting and unadventurous? okay seriously, i know kids shouldnt talk to them without parents, but meeting new people and talking to strangers is a whole new part of life. its not like kids are dumb enough to go into someones car that they dont know!! jeeez people,, making songs now? just tell ur kids! jesus!

[Grancie48]

1.  The song says never to GO with strangers. It does not say never TALK to strangers.

2. The ruses of pedophiles are designed to either isolate the child from his playmates or to get close enough to grab him. By the time the stranger grabs a small child, the child may not be able to avoid getting in a vehicle. Telling him not to get in a car is insufficient to keep him safe.

[Grancie48]

3. I agree you don't want to make your child fearful of his world, but he DOES need to be aware that bad people exist and he DOES need to know how to keep safe.

4. Surely you're not implying that all the kidnapped, missing, and abused children in this country are "dumb", are you?

[Lynette973]

This is about people who are alone with children that they don't know. Would you want your child speaking with or going with someone he/she doesn't know? Of course if the parents are around and they approve it is ok to talk to other adults and children, but children do get left alone and they need to know what to do in that situation.

[bmnelson4645]

Personally, I teach safety to kids. We would like to think that they don't need to know these things, but they do. They can meet strangers with mom and dad, but not by themselves. This is a great video.

[Grancie48]

Thank you. The old warning of "don't take candy from strangers" isn't enough, and "don't talk to strangers" needs to be qualified.

[peaceloveandrock1]

thsi would make an awesome heaavy metal song lol

[Polorbearcutie50210]

hmmm, if you never go with strangers then kids will never get to explore and meet new people. so i think its a little too much

[wakclips]

Let Polorbearcuties children go, since she's OK with the Idea. WAKE UP! You probably don't have kids.

[FeathersInMyKFC]

i might need to tell my preschool -kindergarten teacher about that it might teach em something

[2ndsopranoandproud]

wow.............

[1karatemonkey]

it's a shame they have to make a song about strangers for children, why can't we all just get along?

[happy7117]

If a stranger offered me candy or money...I would take the candy or money and then thank him....and then walk away.

That's what I would do at the age I am now...30.

Or if I had a mace or a way to defend myself....use that....

If a stranger harms us, we should harm them back...

[LadySov109]

Now lets see. what 4 year old goes on youtube?

[tubeview888]

good parents like me make playlists for their kids to watch and learn from...ok?

Very useful and good videos thanks you very much Grancie!

[Grancie48]

Absolutely okay. I'm glad you find them useful for your children.

[wakclips]

I support Smart Parenting, Good Job! That's what I do on my childs channel.

[MrsBooks]

Very important message and you did a great job presenting it!

When my kids were in elementary school, they asked if we could stop for an ice cream at the corner store. I parked in front of the door. A man stood by the door handing out money to the kids he could attract. I sat for a moment with my kids after calling the police and did a quick sketch of him. Know kids passing at this time. Before the police arrived he sped off on his bike. My kids were taught, don't ever talk to a stranger.

[Soljabunny47]

wow nice!

[cuti1797]

this is a great idea ill tell the pre-k terther at my school about this song and to have her kids listen to it.

[chubbychilli]

A VERY important message.

Someone tried to snatch my then 7 year old cousin just outside of the school. He ran away back into the school. Thank god his parents always told him "Don't ever go with strangers" ... go to the teacher and wait for your parents.

[Clubpenguincrazy11]

that was random, but good, still the sound quality could be better

[singertwirler]

it is cute and intelligent

[happy7117]

I like Lamborgini's or any hot sport car..I would have said to the stranger, "If you try to hurt me any way I will use my self-defense".

[Venomlion3]

OMG!!! Love It! I Was Singing Along

[Amy683470456789]

it put me to sleep omg it is rubish

[Slyuken]

cool cool,

Can you make this a Punk - Rock song Pleeease :)!

[Grancie48]

Just as soon as I dye my hair green..... :-)

[MANSHOTS]

Grancie48 your comment "It's up to the adults to insulate (children) and to keep them safe as much as possible." is off the mark. When I was 6, I thought that hell would freeze over before I would reach the 18-21 yr old range. Well hell has frozen over. After careful research in child psychology/human development I have come to a conclusion, that as free society we set up helpless emotionally dependent children to have major problems coping with a world in which they only get older and older

[gamerbo1]

and if they pull a gun on you?

[Grancie48]

From everything I've heard or read, you're STILL better off to run away. Besides not wanting to attact attention, a gunman is not likely to hit a moving target. The greater danger is allowing him to take you to a more secluded location where you will have little or no chance of escape.

[chidori1shot]

lol this song felt like an eternity, but the voice was kinda bull lol

[Grancie48]

I know it's repetitive, but young children both need and like the predictability of repetition.

[MANSHOTS]

until you're 18 years old then they want you only to go with strangers, and not to bother them.

[Grancie48]

I'm sorry to hear that. Children of any age should be a parent's greatest treasure.

[MANSHOTS]

Tell the kids to "live it up". They have no more than eight years before the world starts getting tough, unlike in the 1970's when little children were told life was forever, and they'd be little kids forever.

[Grancie48]

I agree that the world is getting to be a much more difficult place for children. It's up to the adults to insulate them and to keep them safe as much as possible.

[BiggestLser]

i am a teen so i just think this is FUNNY.

But this is very helpful for littler kids.

KEEP IT UP

[roisinchanel]

i think its good that this video says dont go with strangers

[Grancie48]

Pedophiles already know these tricks. It's the children who need to learn them. Ask the child in Boston who was lured away with the promise of a new bike. No, wait, you can't... they killed him. Now aren't you proud of yourself?

[LetsSpeakFrench]

Which child that was being lured? When did the child die? I am all frightened inside and almost crying.

[Grancie48]

You're a stranger, too. As the song says, "Some strangers may be good. Some strangers may be bad."

I personally believe there are more good than bad strangers out there, but we must protect our children from the bad ones.

[lolalolalola88]

me 2

[supermanxevan]

YOUR A STRANGER

[LetsSpeakFrench]

whaddya mean? who is a stranger?

[lordpimpd]

What about, do you want to see my puppy in this windowless van?

[LetsSpeakFrench]

Here are two other lines:

"Walk with me in this alley. We won't go to deep."

"Do you want to walk through this forest? It's sure a lovely day!"

[goofygoober45]

this was funny.....comedy....lol

[grandmastatus]

kind of creepy, actually.

[Grancie48]

It's really hard to find the line where you warn your children about strangers who are pedophiles without scaring them to death of ALL strangers. However, I think they MUST be made aware of the tactics strangers use. But then, of course, there's always Uncle Harry....

[sarawesome]

nice..........

[Grancie48]

Thank you.

[Grancie48]

Yes, repetition is important when teaching young children.

[Fancypures]

lol its like the same pic twice, whole video

[tinytotsjapan]

Hi there Grancie. I think you're doing alright. Have you tried using Garageband?

[tront]

this video has bad production

[Grancie48]

I apologize for my amateurish videos. I hope eventually to get them professionally produced by people more talented than I.

[LetsSpeakFrench]

That's alright, the quality is still good! :) You don't have to feel bad.