DEAR ABBY: Although I've never written to you before, I have what I think is a valuable tip for the young mother whose child threw a temper tantrum in a department store. (She was alarmed that no one tried to stop her as she carried the screaming child from the store.)
I taught both my children that if a stranger grabs them, they're to yell, "Put me down! You're not my daddy (or mommy)!" Hopefully this would arouse more attention than simply yelling would.
I hope this is helpful not only to the woman who wrote to you, but to other parents as well. -- PROTECTIVE MOM IN TEXAS
DEAR PROTECTIVE MOM: I appreciate your valuable suggestion. Thank you for submitting it.