No Excuse For Abuse

What happens with your children when you're not looking? One would like to think that they are in trusted hands in your absence. As a parent it's your right and duty to protect your children, as a matter of fact to most parents it's natural to do so. Raising kids for most is never a chore. On one hand you have mothers who are devoted towards their sons and on the other, fathers who always have a soft spot for their little girl. There comes a time when, as they are growing, you have to loosen the reigns.

 Whether it's playing with the other kids or allowing them go and stay over at a friends or relatives house. These are the times when you realize that you just can't be with them every single second of the day, therefore should allow them a little bit of freedom...but at what cost? There are many things that children can get exposed to. They are vulnerable and also naive, at no fault of their own of course. They are just innocent kids. There are many cases of child abuse and molestation and a lot of the time it's often people that have been entrusted with their safety, not all the time though. Sometimes its distant family members or close family friends. Now none of this is written to scare you but to let you know that these things can and do happen. What's most concerning is that these people see that they are doing no wrong, which in itself is a disturbing thought.

 It is important to be close to your child so they can talk to you, so that they can be open with you. You are there to guide them. They should be able to feel comfortable to tell you anything because then you are in a position to help and support with anything life throws at them. God forbid this happens to your child and he or she should have to reach out to you... Would you brush it under the carpet, would you seek help and reach out, would you take matters into your own hands? Remember violence is never the key... What would you do? Contributed by @burfiiiii#thevoicetoday