Here's a what if for the sake of discussion
There's no such thing as magic, so thankfully you will not have to worry about this happening to any of you or your children, however let's explore this fictional world scenario for fun
You are warped to Equestria from MLP G4 while you are asleep, you end up in Everfree Forest at mid night, fully clothed of course, if you were not already, you are now, but you are alone, in the dark, and at the mercy of nature, you now are at risk of an attack from the various creatures that inhabit the forest from Timberwolves to the fabled Cockatrice and even bears. How do you respond? you will be relieved to find out that the temperature is not too cold, as it is summer season, the atmosphere has not radiated too much of the warmth away into the void of outer space, but you're still in need of help, do you look for civilization? or do you take your chances within the forest itself, perhaps climb one of the trees to seek refuge until the break of dawn? let's see what wild imaginations any of you possess! do not be ashamed of this.
I'd like to add, by the break of dawn, some mysterious magic kicks in, causing you to transform into a pony, but before this occurs you are not aware of the realm's limitations that would cause you this transformation.