In case anyone hasn't caught on to the fact, I don't give up too much information on my "personal" life. For example: I have mentioned my children, but I have never mentioned their names, sex, or anything that would set them apart; make them unique. I guess I'm a bit paranoid, and that comes from working in the prison system. It's also why I have a problem putting a picture on here. When you deal with hundreds of people that would use any personal information they could get against you, it sort of makes you that way. My wife yells at me because I get mad when my children's pictures are put on display. I've learned how pedofiles hunt and get children, and it's easier than most people think. I've been privy to what sort of things are in their minds, how they think. I've walked into schools, many schools, many times, and have seen pictures of children with their names and hobbies on display. Seems innocent enough, but that gives a child molester an edge on the child. They know things about them. They know who they are. How many adults would think twice if a stranger came to them and said, "Hey, (your name). Your friend Jane was telling me about the garden (or science project) you just finished. Told me it was really something to see. Maybe, if your not busy later, I could take a look at it to see if I could get any ideas for my own." Tell you that you met each other before but you probably don't remember as it was just briefly.
I should probably listen to my wife and relax a little bit. But it's difficult when I think of what people are capable of. Things would also be different if I didn't have a family (not that I would want that). It would be one thing for me to have a problem with an ex-convict, but for one to go after my family, that's different.
I'm going to have to return to this topic at another time because I have a chorus concert to attend. The oldest of the above, slightly mentioned munchkins is going to sing. I might mention how it was if time permits.
Next topic might be - Health Problems. Ooh. Something to look forward to.
Monday, May 09, 2005
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I never really thought about it before, until I had a blog. I gave my email to one person so they could send me something, and they started stalking me and went pretty crazy. Better to be cautious than sorry when it's too late!
AMG
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