So, last night I went online and got caught up on the news?

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Sarah B... Mommy to Sam

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I read a couple headlines, then turned my computer off, and went into my 2 year old sons room, crawled into bed with him, and held him while he slept. And then I just cried.

The news was so horrible and depressing.

Murder
Rape
Abuse
Kidnapping
Car Accidents
Drugs

I started thinking about my son being in one of those headlines. If anything ever happened to him, I literally don't think that I could live. It makes me want to lock my doors and board up my windows and never, ever leave my house again.
But you can't live that way.
How does this make you feel?
And what precautions do you take to insure your children stay safe?
 
You live near Detroit too!?! Man, I was beginning to think I was the only one noticing the trend.


It's a sad world out there. But amidst all the pain is new life, hope and love. Protect what you have and hope that you never end up as a headline on the news.
 
You live near Detroit too!?! Man, I was beginning to think I was the only one noticing the trend.


It's a sad world out there. But amidst all the pain is new life, hope and love. Protect what you have and hope that you never end up as a headline on the news.
 
I know what you mean..this world is just getting worse and worse and as a society has lost it's morals and values and this is the life we bring our innocent children into. The most you can do to keep your children safe and happy is to teach them safety, monitor the people you have in their lives, teach them morals and values and know where and who your child is with at all times no matter how old they are. Trust your instincts and protect your child but also make sure when they are old enough they understand the world they live in.You cannot shelter them because it leaves them unprepared for life but you can teach them smart decision making and prepare them for this world the best you can. Best wishes
 
you know what doesn't hit the newspapers? the many thousands of times more people to whom those things don't happen. i know it's scary but i think the solution is to keep a good perspective.

i certainly teach my kids how to look out for themselves and make smart decisions, but ultimately i would rather have them take a chance out in the world than be guaranteed unhappiness in a bubble at home.
 
Well I don't have to worry about abuse since I know how my husband and I parent and how my ex and his wife parent but as far as the rest goes, I definitely have moments of worry here and there but statistically, a car wreck is the most likely so I drive defensively, don't let them yell or kick my seat and if they throw anything, I pull over immediately and give the look they don't like seeing. Murder is mostly domestic around here and that's not an issue for us but drugs (meth in particular) is rampant and I will do my best to keep them involved in good things and know where they are when I'm not with them.
 
Yeah, I can't take too much news either. I selective and read the fun, positive stories or just quickly skim the interesting but not so positive stories. Always keep a good eye on your kids and you'll be fine... the world has always been this way.
 
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