Reports of child abductions and molestations strike fear into
the hearts of parents. Parents of twins and multiples are often
approached by strangers who want to admire their babies or
toddlers, ask questions or share their own stories about
multiples. Multiples are often accustomed to attention from
strangers, and so it's even more important to educate them about
the risks, without generating unecessary fear. The National
Center for Missing & Exploited Children offers these tips to
parents: - Teach your children to run away from danger, not
towards it. Teach them that danger is anyone or anything
invading their personal space. - Know where your children are
and whom they're with at all times. With multiples, there are
certainly more children to keep up with, but parents have to
develop systems to keep track. - Talk openly with your children
about safety and encourage them to express their feelings about
things that make them scared, uncomfortable or confused. - Vary
your daily routines and habits. With multi