Grooming in the Home
In many cases, grooming occurs when a family member or family friend who has earned the trust of your child intends to do them harm.
Regardless of the reasons, any person who is trying to spend regular isolated time with your child or who frequently buys them gifts should be a red flag*.
Hey, Juanita, let’s go do a tequila shot. I’ve got a good bottle stashed upstairs. C’mon”
If their intentions are sinister, their objective is to earn your child’s trust or lure your child into an unsuspecting environment in the home. And, once they have them isolated…
“Juanita! Go see your mom, now!”
“Beto, it’s not right what you are doing. Stay away from her.”