Although we live in a friendly, safe area he said 'no -he was ok' because he thought it might be the person who took Maddie.
WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO?
at least the message about not talking to strangers has hit home!
2007-08-19 03:52:10 · 21 answers · asked by nanny chris w 7 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
my grandson is 7
It's the Maddie posters everywhere that scare the kids - even though I've put them up myself -I/we thought she'd be found safe and well by now
2007-08-19 05:01:14 · update #1
my neighbour brought him to me after spotting him twice in 10 minutes sitting in the same place on the pavement.
yes all nans say'what is the world coming to'!
2007-08-19 05:13:17 · update #2
He was very sensible to do that.
But do make sure he knows that NOT all adults are maniacs and perverts or he will grow up being terrified.
Most places are relatively safe as long as you have your witts about you and are sensible.
Its awful isnt it that we all have to be so careful nowadays.
Im 39 and only 20 yrs ago you could leave your back door open and go to the pub and all your stuff would still be there when you returned.
There is no sense of community anymore we seemed to live mainly in "as long as im fine mate then bugger everyone else state"
Shame.
Baz
2007-08-19 04:04:13 · answer #1 · answered by Phat Baz 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Got to agree with Shambo on this one. Also though, If children have got to the stage of fear where they can't accept help from a stranger then we are living in dangerous times. What if your grandson was in serious danger and wouldn't accept the help of the people around him? I'm not sure that I would want to make my children paranoid enough to trust no one at any time. It's just like telling them that there is no good in the world and everyone is waiting to snatch them.
2007-08-19 11:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree very much with Shambo that stranger danger is over hyped.
Perceptions are way out of sync with reality here. Having worked in a police child protection unit, in the large majority of cases I have knowledge of the offenders are already known to the victim and/or parents. Reported cases of children being approached or subjected to any kind of undesirable or criminal behaviour by random stranger adults are actually quite rare. That is not a reason to be complacant but lets not swing too far into paranoia either.
2007-08-19 11:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by 203 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How sad, and yes what a reflection on modern society.
I'm a friendly chatty person, but now feel awkward even smiling at children i don't know, i wouldn't want someone questioning my motives. The problem is that most people are genuine and have honest intentions, but you can never really be sure can you?
2007-08-19 11:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your grandson did the right thing (although, it is sad society that a kind lady offering help is thought of as a potential danger!). You must remind your Grandson that whilst he must never go with strangers, Maddies parents did in fact leave their children alone - we should remember that they put their own child in danger.
2007-08-19 11:22:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
My sons grandmother has instilled fear into my son. He used to be cautious, but relatively carefree. Now he makes sure all the windows and doors are locked every night. Some nights he begs to sleep in my bed. He refuses to play outside by himself.
In one reality I feel good that I can trust him not to talk to strangers, but the constant fear of being abducted is no way to live life. BTW my kid is only 7.
2007-08-19 11:00:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure the lady was genuine but you just cannot be sure enough isn't it a sad day that everyone has to be treated with suspicion and from the child's point of view you have done a good job .
2007-08-19 11:05:22 · answer #7 · answered by MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At least he follows his elders advice.I agree the world is a sad place Chris.You live in a quiet village but you never know !Sometimes people can infiltrate and imbalance safety and security.
2007-08-21 10:07:53 · answer #8 · answered by Lindsay Jane 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
although you should be glad he didnt take any chances, It makes me sad to think how much life has changed in such a short time! (It wasnt long ago when I was being helped up after I fell off my bike onto some gravel! Nasty)
We cant seem to trust anybody on the street anymore
2007-08-19 11:06:36 · answer #9 · answered by misskitty 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I know, its so sad when it has come to this. I am a mum myself and if i see a kid that has fallen over in the street etc im reluctant to go over, infact if i was with my own children Id send them as they are seen as less of a threat!
2007-08-19 11:01:57 · answer #10 · answered by CharlieWarlie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋