Kids aren't safe in groups,from child molesters.

I'm sure it helps.....less witnesses. Witnesses=getting caught. In Missouri, Shawn Hornbeck was kidnapped alone and kept for years. The kidnapper then went for a child in front of witnesses and was Id'ed and both boys were found. It just makes sense that a group is a harder target.

That being said....I'm not robbing my kids of a life because of the odd chance of abduction. I'll talk normal precautions but the thought of having an adult guard them at all times is beyond comprehension for me. My son is 6 and he plays out in front and back by himself. My 12 yo walks to her friends house before 7 am so they can catch the bus together. All 3 of my kids randomly walk to a friends in our neighborhood. My oldest is in 7th grade and has walked to the mall with friends even. She's walked to the local high school for football games. I just can't imagine not letting them have a real life with friends and freedoms. I guess I'm no hover mother,lol.

now a days a lot of the abductions and "molestations" are coming from friends of the family or even other family members. not all.. when we lived in town i would let my kids walk to friends houses withen limits, if they went any further there were major consequences, i would even set the timer on their watches about 10 mins ahead so they would know it was time to head home.. you cant rob your child from being able to be a child .. you often have to let them go and hope for the best,