Want to groom children? Start by giving them attention and positive feedback. Children want adults to care about them and interact with them; interaction is how they learn and attention is how they survive. They are built to want these things. Treat children with kindness and respect. Ask them about their interests. Get on their level. Provide them a space where they can feel safe and encouraged. Monstrous, I know.
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@cardinal_directions I would do this if I didn't live in clown world where I would be hella sus for talking to a child

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