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Originally Posted by Phanuthier
Actually when I was in grade 1, a man did try to abduct me while I was walking to a neighborhood playground in Calgary. I kicked him in the shins and ran off screaming.
(cool story bro)
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But I think that is what Hare is getting at. 2012 is no more dangerous when it comes to abductions and sexual assault towards children than it was 25-40 years ago. In fact it's probably safer. Because more attention is made to it, more info is out there, and more vigilance and support is available.
It just seems so much worse because we know so much about it now.
I mean all those big scandals with priests and scout leaders... that all happened during our time. Those organizations are safer for kids now. Sure there is a new breed of internet predator, but as long as you educate your kid about that, it's not a huge concern. It's not like they are in positions of trust for these kids like the previous examples. We just hear so much about it it seems like an epidemic.
And this is something I DO know about.
To suggest that kids today are in more danger from the outside world than yesteryear is pure bullplop.
And I agree, sorry that that happened to you. Glad you had your wits and bravery about you at such a young age!