What can parents do to protect their children from predators?

Jamaica
October 1, 2008 11:30pm CST
The reports of children gone missing or found dead, are on the rise. Is this something beyond the control of the parents/guardians, or are they in the best position to help protect these children from harm? What is your response?
1 response
@meticulo (1286)
• United States
5 Oct 08
I am a very protective mother. Though I allow my kids to play outside of our house, I see to it that they will not go out beyond the fence. If I'm not around I let my husband or the house helper to watch over them. When they are in school, I always tell them not to go outside the school premises. They should report to their teacher if they can detect any unusual people that have gone in the place. When we go malling, I always instruct them not to talk to people they don't know and would pretend they know me or their father. They should not be allowed to go to CR alone especially in public places. There will be time that they will be left alone in the house. Tell them not to open doors when somebody knocks. Children predators tend to befriend the children and pretend they are a friend of the parents. Let's work hand in hand. Report to authorities if you know somebody who is a predator.
• Jamaica
7 Oct 08
You sound like a duplicate of myself!!! Bravo! Hope our kids know how we love them.
@meticulo (1286)
• United States
7 Oct 08
Yes thats true. We should really hope and pray that they will realize our love for them. Because kids sometimes take it negatively. But either way, we should continue protecting them no matter what.