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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 think the issue though is that parents and society incorrectly assess the risk of harm. While we do have a lower tolerance for risk we also grossly exaggerate the risk. For example all the homeless Creepy people at the LRT station are probably less likely to sexually assault or kidnap your child than a family member, coach or teacher.