Some predators will use comments and conversations to groom potential victims. Be on guard any time an adult is talking to a child about sex, no matter how they’re presenting it (hygiene, reproduction, etc.). Physical flattery can be another red flag — predators sometimes try to make children feel good about themselves by commenting on their physical appearance.

Supporting Resources:

Signs of Inconspicuous Predator

Warning Signs & Grooming Tactics

3 Big Red Flags

8 Ways A Predator Might Groom Your Child

National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline    800.656.HOPE (4673)