This is, of course, theoretically possible.
But I wonder if it has ever happened. I doubt it.
I have never seen any quantification that children are at greater risk today than in past decades. Yet our society constantly acts as if they are.
Thereby creating its own set of problems.
When I was the age of these boys I rode my bike on a camping trip 1200 miles through the Ozarks. With my 16 year old brother.
It would never have crossed our minds not to help an old lady.
They are inculcating “fear” into children (intentionally)——this constant underlying worldview which is necessary for a Communist State. They are constantly engaging the Limbic system-—which is abnormal and evil to do in little children-—it destroys rationality-—elevates emotions above Reason. Maturity is measured by the ability for Reason to control emotions. Always directing children to emotions, rather than Logic—will eliminate the ability to use Logic. (This is how our schools destroy Reason and Logic in the classroom). Not only that-—they link ugly emotions with Christian Ethics-—like “nag” to “mother” etc. “Loving” to Communism:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdPz7Eg18jU&feature=player_embedded
All children should have “Trust” in adults and their environment. If they don’t-—then they will become emotionally disturbed adults-—very insecure at most times and unable to trust others (no long term healthy relationships). It destroys the family and their children.
Montesquieu stated that it is necessary to promote Virtue (trust) in the people for Free Republics....Fear in people for Totalitarian governments and loyalty in Monarchies.
Trust is learned in early childhood, but it can be undermined easily especially in children under 12.