A lot has been said about safety and protecting children when outside the home -- yet we keep hearing of crimes against children at schools, parks, shopping centers, etc.
The question now is : Are we doing enough?
My thoughts are : Child safety is the responsibility of us all. When we notice something not right - even with someone else's child, then we need to step in to correct the situation.
If you see someone who you may think is a stranger talking to a kid, your instincts may trigger you to apprehend the person and query his/her business with the child.
Look at the kid's face... is there fear, worry, shock? These are tell-tale signs to look out for.
Most of us (me included) are often worried that it may turn out to be an aunt or uncle, neighbour, etc with the child but rest assured, mostly they would understand that you have the child's interest at heart when approaching them.
Only when we all show we care for one another will this situation improve.
Friday, October 10, 2008
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