[Wftl-lug] Funny use of Linux -- the challenge of raising children

[Paul M Foster]

On Wed, Dec 19, 2007 at 08:21:45AM -0600, Patrick Green wrote:

>    Any concerned parent should go visit [1]Netsmatz.org for some well balnced
>    information.  I find it interesting that if one watches dateline one will
>    think your kids are gonna get molested as soon as they get a social
>    networking account.  You read this site with something funny called facts
>    and you relax a bit, still take a cautious approach, and realize that most
>    molestation is still an inside job and you have more to worry about from
>    fun and trustworthy cousin Ed.
> 
>    As far as liberties.  I have some parents that think I am irresponsible
>    because I let my seven year old walk to school.  Child abduction has not
>    gone up, news coverage of abductions have...especially for cute white
>    kids.  I like my daughter playing at the park and going to school and
>    generally not being in front of a tv screen.  ;)
> 

I have to agree here as well. Perhaps the threat rate to children has 
marginally increased, but nowhere near what it's been made out to be in the 
press. I'm continually amazed at how current parents coddle and protect 
their kids. I say, educate your kids about threats, teach them how to 
defend themselves, and how to scream in such a way as to break glass. ;-}

Paul

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