How do parents know if their child will do the right thing in a difficult situation? Dateline's four-part series, "My Kid Would Never Do That," addresses that challenging question. The second edition of the award-winning franchise, reported by TODAY's Natalie Morales, returns to Dateline Sunday, June 7 at 8p/7c on NBC.
"My Kid Would Never Do That" once again takes a provocative and revealing look at how kids respond in challenging situations when they think no one is watching. Airing throughout the month of June, the hidden-camera series captures the tough choices kids make in different simulated situations.This time around, Dateline introduces four new situations: stranger danger, gun safety, sex and cyberbullying. As the kids are put to the test, their parents and Morales observe from Dateline's "watchmobile." The experiments unfold with eye-opening results, and experts share their strategies to help children prepare for these instances in real life.
"We're thrilled that Natalie is back on the case with a new set of topics," said Liz Cole, Executive Producer, Dateline. "Each hour is packed with surprising moments and lessons that families can talk about and put into action."
Watch a preview of "My Kid Would Never Do That" here: http://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/preview-my-kid-would-never-do-that-453985347585
Viewers and fans are invited to join the conversation on Dateline's Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. Descriptions of each new episode follows.
Sunday, June 7 at 8p/7c: "Stranger Danger." A hidden-camera test, with a critical new twist, will capture children's responses when approached by someone they have previously met - an actor playing the part of a family contractor. Natalie Morales' son will be tested again, when he and a friend are invited for a private tour of a videogame truck. Pattie Fitzgerald from Safely Ever After will provide families with tangible tools and information that can prevent their kids from being victimized.
Sunday, June 14 at 8p/7c: "Party Safety and Sex." The second installment will test how teens react to issues at a party space involving drinking and sharing of inappropriate photos online. Teens will hear from a
SURVIVOR of sexual assault and a representative from The Date Safe project, providing guidance and solutions to teens for healthy dating and bystander intervention.
Sunday, June 21 at 8p/7c: "Kids and Gun Safety." What's the best way to teach young kids and teens about gun safety? Dateline will test two teaching methods - behavioral skills training and just talking - to find out which is more effective in keeping children safe.
Sunday, June 28 at 8p/7c: "Cyberbullying." The final installment will tackle cyberbullying and take a fresh spin on the hidden-camera test by turning the tables on the parents. Natalie Morales will take part in a bullying test to see how parents react. Author of "Queen Bees and Wannabees," Rosalind Wiseman, will discuss how to handle bullying and cliques.
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