Hi mummies and daddies! I was hoping you could help me with something. I have three small kids who love to play on the outdoor swing set and trampoline. There are moments in my day that I quickly have to pop inside, either to attend to the baby or grab a load of washing. Half our yard is fenced with high timber fencing, the other half is low chicken wire fencing, that backs on to my neighbours open u fenced yard. It's hard to explain without photos but there's an easy access between our properties. I am constantly paranoid someone could very easily jump the fence and take a child. In light of William tyrell and other sad circumstances am I being too paranoid? We live in a safe town and this would be an extremely rare occurance so my husband thinks I'm over reacting but you can never be too careful in my opinion. I've been known to over react and be over protective so I'd love to hear some other comments on this. Thank you!!!
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Personally I believe it's impossible to be 100% vigilant with out making yourself insane. Kidnappings are extremely rare in this country. Its way way less of a chance than being killed in a car accident. So do you stop driving your car?
I think ducking in The house and leaving the kids in the back yard is perfectly reasonable. I think you are being paranoid.
My son is 4.5 I will leave him in back yes as its secured but if we out the front and I need a drink or something he has to come in too
Your kids can be kidnapped from your home in their bed. It has happened before. Does that mean you will never let them sleep in their own room until they are 18? I don't think you are been paranoid, it's good to just be safe and keep an eye on them when you can, if you can take them with you inside or just run in and out.