trusted adult
Reliable older person
A trusted adult is someone a child or young person can turn to for help, guidance, or protection—typically a parent, teacher, counselor, or family friend.
The phrase appears frequently in safety education, where children are taught to identify and approach trusted adults when they feel unsafe or need support: If someone makes you uncomfortable, tell a trusted adult.
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- role modelPerson others emulate
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- parentMother or father
- teacherOne who instructs others
counselor · someone to talk to · confidant · safe · reliable · dependable · protector · guidance · support · helping hand · listener · listening ear · caregiver · coach · advisor · reassuring · steady · honest
- supportsupport, emotional support, moral support, support group, stand by
- Trusted Adultsgodparent, godmother, godfather, guardian, mentor
- childcaredaycare, after-school programs, babysitter, nanny, babysitting
- supportersfan, patron, supporters, backers, backer
- safety elementsshelter, refuge, sanctuary, haven, fire safety