It is normal to care and have fears for our children.

Yes. My kids are still little, but I’m finding it hard to balance safety messages with ” help other people” messages.

I think we are going through a scary time in the Western World, and I worry for my 24yo son. I’m still quite positive about life in Australia though, and feel we are blessed to live in such an accepting culture.

It is horrible to think of all the dangers that are out there for our children. I can remember as a kid roaming the streets with my friends until it was time to go home for dinner. There was no fear.

I hate that we now live in a world where there can be so much evil and wrong doing. I know we all have to live our lives but its worrying that there are so many people out there just waiting to hurt other.

I think we don’t need to live in fear but be more aware of our surroundings. I remember when we were growing up we had doors, windows open , and no need to even have seatbelts in cars. We were free. Times have changed, we have to accept more people in numbers, we want more things and everyone’s opinions are different and leading to more arguments etc. I think we forgot how to be together . I just tell my kids ( 15 and 19 ) , to be aware always, do the right thing and help your mates and others . Be kind and hopefully others will be kind back , that’s all you can do .

That’s true, I worry but I also like to take the kids to the park and walk around and spend time with them. I just wanted to find out what others thought of our world now…. I know worrying doesn’t help health wise but I don’t let it rule my life I just think time to time of what was and what is.

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  • • mom165081 replied
    • 26 Jan 2016 , 4:13 am

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  It is very interesting to reflect on what was and compare with what is today. Until I was 9 we lived in a small country town. Not long before we left the town a girl of my age disappeared (thought kidnapped) after an evening basketball game. The story comes up from time to time on significant unsolved missing people cases. That event changed our level of freedom significantly. The world wasn’t perfect when we were growing up, just as it isn’t perfect now.

And that’s very good. Sometimes the constant worries “block” us. We don’t dare to do anything. But being aware of the dangers outside it’s really important.

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  • • mom94125 replied
    • 25 Jan 2016 , 5:17 pm

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  yeah you can’t live your life in fear though so sometimes you just have to switch off and have a break from the news.

Yes I worry too but i dont let the worry take over. It just makes me more cautious.

Also, there are plenty of books, strategies and techniques that can help with relieving and dealing with worry. I do recommend finding some time in your day for meditation and relaxation. As you appear to like the outdoors, this might be a good place/space for reflection and dealing with your worries.

yeah i would love to move to the country and have my own land. my kids would have freedom and fun and i would love to give them that peaceful up-bringing.

Yes, it is easy to worry with all we see and hear and read in the media every day. Don’t forget how any good things are around us, and so many good people too. My daughter very worried recently when my husband caught a plane for work – she was worried it is going to crash – such a shame for kids to think like this. I try my hardest to put the bad in the world in perspective.

I worry sometimes too. But don’t let the worries define who you are. If we live in constant worry, we don’t enjoy our life. And we just have one. See the beauty in the small things, show your love to your dear ones. Living in constant worry is not good for you.

Sadly with the 24 hour media cycle we are bombarded with images and reports of all the bad events that occur and not many of the good. Childhood is often seen through rose coloured glasses and it is wonderful to look back on these memories, but also to look forward. I still see more good in the world than bad and also more good people than bad people. It is normal to care and have fears for our children, but enjoy every precious moment with them and enjoy life to because it does have a lot to offer. Take the time to pass these activities onto all of your family and make it a tradition to do them.