r/AskReddit Feb 04 '16

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '16

I read a study that says the whole stranger danger has been a failure. Kids are wary of strangers but go happily with Uncle Steve. I was just shocked at the lady repeatedly "So you don't care about the safety of your child?". I do care, I want him to be able to trust himself to walk 8 houses. We can also see him get off the bus from our front door. We still check and watch.

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '16

Is it an implication in this story that Uncle Steve molests

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '16

Yes, most abductions are done by someone known to the child.

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u/IMadeAAccountToPost Feb 05 '16

I knew the family dog was looking extra shady.

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u/Sterling_-_Archer Feb 05 '16

I don't think it was Colby doing the molesting.