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Originally Posted by #-3
That just isn't true at all.
The world is generally a much safer place today than it was 15-20 years ago and that especially extends to Canada. I wish the statistics were out there, but I would be willing to bet it extends even more so to children.
For better and worse, society has moved to goal posts on what an acceptable level of risk is, and what level of harm we will tolerate. Its a line every parent sees in a different place, and struggles with the idea that they might have misplaced.
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I'm pretty sure you agree with ggg. He said the world is safer now than it was before, which seems to be your point as well.