It's a big bad world Children, for the most part, think that the world is a delightful place to be explored. Life is particularly enjoyable as everyone they meet tends to cosset and pamper them. Some children are temperamentally shy or wary of strangers, but generally they are trusting and friendly, responding to any positive overtures made to them. We all know it's a big bad world out there. Every day the newspapers are filled with gruesome stories of killing, kidnapping and abuse.
Parents worry about letting their children out of their sight.
But you can't always protect your children from every possible danger. Another point that parents should keep in mind is that children do not necessarily have to leave their homes to be mistreated. It's hard to believe but in many cases, child abuse and neglect often happen in the home itself and family members or close friends have been found to be the perpetrators. However, such cases are the exception rather than the norm. Wary, but not scared Given this scenario, it's no wonder that parents are filled with trepidation.