Elizabeth Smart Has A Warning For Parents: Tell Your Kids These 3 Things To Keep Them Safe

Sep 12, 2018 by apost team

She has been kidnapped herself - now she has tips for parents on how to protect their child. 

14-year old Elizabeth Smart and her family faced the ultimate nightmare when Smart was abducted from her home in 2002. Kidnappers Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Eileen Barzee kept the young girl captive in their Salt Lake City campground while the entire nation searched desperately for Smart. After nine months of abuse, Elizabeth was recognized by a television viewer of "America's Most Wanted" and returned home safely. Now a child safety advocate, Smart spreads awareness to parents on how to keep their children away from harm. 

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The married mother of two has remained the face for public safety, frequently speaking out on television and the radio about her life. On the 15th anniversary of her kidnapping, Elizabeth Smart took to the popular website Reddit to answer prying questions from concerned commenters. The Q&A session featured talk about her new Lifetime TV Movie "I Am Elizabeth Smart" and a factual documentary on her website.

When asked by the community her advice for parents to keep their children from being abused, Smart was quick to respond with three common sense tips. 

Smart urges parents to teach their children what unconditional love is and make sure they know that they will be loved no matter what. 

The advocate wants parents to help their child understand that no one should scare or hurt them in any way. It shouldn't and doesn't matter if the person is a friend, family member, or someone who may seem more powerful than them. 

Parents should help their child feel safe in telling them if anyone threatens or hurts them in any way.

Whether you're a new parent or sending your child off to college, it's important to reflect on these tips from a woman who has seen the dangers of kidnapping firsthand. Through her stories of survival, Smart serves as a role model for child advocacy and the entire parenting community. Check out this video about Elizabeth Smart here:

A parent's worst fear is losing their child to a tragedy and we think Smart has the right advice to prevent a nightmare from happening before it starts. Feel free to share your opinion and other helpful tips for parents to stay safe. Pass on this link to anyone you feel could use this advice - it may save a life!