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September 08 2010
“— What parents worry about, what parents should worry about - Boing BoingWhat parents worry about, what parents should worry about
From NPR, a list of 5 common parental worries that are extremely unlikely, and the top five risks for kids: the gap between the two is the source of much anguish, bad policy, and danger:
Based on surveys Barnes collected, the top five worries of parents are, in order:5 Worries Parents Should Drop, And 5 They Shouldn't (via Schneier) ”1. Kidnapping
2. School snipers
3. Terrorists
4. Dangerous strangers
5. DrugsBut how do children really get hurt or killed?
1. Car accidents
2. Homicide (usually committed by a person who knows the child, not a stranger)
3. Abuse
4. Suicide
5. Drowning
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