Leonidus-
It needs to be understood, what Smellycat and Boenerges both point out are right on. The point SC used is especially important for small children in this day and age of people doing strange things and children can be at risk.
Second- As Boenerges points out, christ calls us to speak to strangers. The "Great Commission", spreading the gospel. How can we do that, if can't talk to strangers? Thus, as was pointed out, discernment of God is needed in such cases.
When God teaches us to understand His Word as literally written, He does not intend us to be so "legalistic" about it. God teaches us of a balance He instills in understanding His Word, thus, when we speak of good things taught our children for thier protection, let us not take that so "legalistic" we leave behind the true moral value and reasoning for it.
God Bless!!
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