Parents often create safety codes to help their children in emergencies. For instance, one 16-year-old used a hand gesture she learned online to signal that she was kidnapped, leading to her rescue. Stories shared by parents show various methods, like secret phrases or texts, to indicate distress without alerting others. Examples include code words like “Is Grandpa okay?” or asking for “pizza” or “fish and chips” as signals for help. These codes help children stay safe while providing them a way out of uncomfortable or dangerous situations.
