I know what you’re saying. The world can be a dangerous place, and tragedies happen. But we don’t help our kids deal with the world by raising them in a bubble.
I have a 14-year-old daughter, and I understand the concerns. But I don’t think raising her as a hot house flower is the answer.
Just remember that she has the ability to create and frequently access Facebook and Twitter accounts of which you have no knowledge. She knows who’s on birth control. She knows who’s parents buy booze. I’m not saying she’s going to act on it, I’m simply pointing out that she knows. As a mommy of young ones, I am still appalled at what has come out of this case and of what children are capable. Especially the good kids.