could the world be a safe one for your kids ?
463294
safety can always be subjective. we can only do somuch as to the safety of our kids- live in a safe neighborhood (with low crime rates, less pollution, etc), make sure they ride vehicles with their seatbelts on, etc. we educate them on how they can "preserve" their lives- when to cross the street, which foods to eat, which activities to avoid (drugs, alcohol, etc). but we can only do so much. governments and nations do their part too- maintaining world peace and stability as the united nations do, etc. but as one author once wrote- if we always know what is going to happen, then we will be like cats chasing our tails. we need to balance our concept of safety with living life. we might be too busy trying to make our lives safe that we forget to live them.\nyes, the world is a safe world for our kids. afterall, we do not have another world to compare it with and if we think it is not, we do not have so much of a choice.
377991
Yes in general the world has become worse. Of course there are certain small areas that are "safer", and technologies that have made us "safer" but sometimes they bring their own badness, so generally, it's a lot more dangerous.
578725
YES. DEPENDING ON AGE. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO CONTROL YOUR KIDS.
122937
The world will never be safe. Countries will still try to dominate and subjugate one another.\n\nMutual destruction only limits Nuclear action.  There are pleanty of ground wars going on.
906159
Only if you can handle it and its worth it to you. Just dont expose your children to any abuse.
743730
YES,,,\nMental, Physical, Emotional, Sexual, ALL forms of violence and all are damaging to children, I grew up in a violent home and It took me years to realize that I was worth something and know that not all people were that way.\nIf you are in a violent situation, or you know of kids that are, it is best to get out AND GET HELP.\nIf someone moved to fast around me I would shake, if someone raised there voice around me I was scared.\nI lost allot of my childhood because I lived in fear.
891408
That's a good question! These days though, most people take their kids to a safe place to trick-or-treat (like a place where the public is invited)... the mall, social services, etc.
600026
I know of a great organization that might be interested in providing you the opportunity you seek. Send an email to vice-president@kidsdefenseteam.com .  This is an organization that advocates child safety online.  You seem to have a good heart and the desire.  I wish you well.
522284
One would hope that parents have enough control over their children that in a public place they are aware of where their children are.\n\nOn one's own property, children's parental control tends to be a lot laxer, therefore the risk is greater.\n\nAnd yes, it DOES happen, my wife lost her 3 1/2 year old baby girl, she drowned in the pond, whilst the so called 'baby sitter' was watching televisio instead of watching the baby, whilst my wife was out at work.
530550
No because it's something you automatically have inside you wheather or not there your kids or someone kids your watching.If you see someone getting ready to do harm to a child your first reaction is to help,even if you don't know the child.For examole if you are involved with a man that has children and they come over for the weekend and you see some markings on them your first reaction would be to ask the kids who did this to you.And I'm a mother that's what I would say.Or if they are outside playing and they fall off a bicycle and started crying you would run over and say are you o.k?Don't cry and take them in the house and put some ointment on it or put a band-aid on it.So yes it's in us all wheather we can have children or not Ms.lady.I call it a gift from god. Take care.
347008
Absoultely nothing. If parents are afraid their children are being exposed to something questionable, then the parents should make a point of supervising their children whenever possible. It might not be a perfect plan, but it's better than censorship.
1173330
Yes, it'd be better if children were prevented from such events, because they may not truly understand the implications of sex, and fetishes, etc.\nst
1129729
It is true that people should always be careful and consider their circumstances before they decide to have kids. Nowadays it's not like how it was back in the olden days. Now the world is over-populated and heading down the drain, it's getting more and more expensive and difficult to raise kids. Back then kids were a blessing sent by God, the children helped out on the farm and did the work for the parents. Nowadays children are still a blessing sent by God but one should really ask themselves if its a blessing that they really want to have and can afford to raise.
907060
I'm not germ-phobic; I think any vestiges of such a fear disappeared when I had a child.  Kids are incredibly tough, and as long as a place is reasonably clean, they're going to be fine.  I HAVE heard the idea that children are becoming more allergic to things like molds because their parents simply won't allow them to play outside in the dirt as much!  I do think that hand-washing is important, especially during flu season, and certainly when cooking, or dealing with an infant.  I believe it's like most things - excess in ANYTHING can be harmful, but all the things like hand sanitizers certainly have their place, especially in situations where there's no water available (car trip and dirty restrooms, for instance - yuck!)
647214
I think sometimes two kids really do need each other, but more likely to escape from an environment that isn't good for them.\nEvery one has a right to somewhere safe they can call home.\nChances are once the threat has passed there will come a time when they will consider moving on to explore other opportunities.\n\nI do think the state can come up with some healthier options though. When you give a child more resources, chances are they won't have to pretend in order to improve their current circumstances.
867975
When my children were young, I was told to keep them close to me early on and they'll be confident as they grow up. Sure enough it worked. My kids could go places and be comfortable with people while they grew up as they had been very close while learning to be independant.
673251
i wouldnt risk it for several reasons\n1) i just dont want to touch children they are dirty\n2) the kid could get teh wrong idea\n3) some people might takeit wrong\n4) u will get suncream on your hands and have to wash it off ( effort)