Really, most people in my area don't even let their children in the front yard unsupervised any more. I live in the city though, this sounds more rural if it's in Montgomery County -- still the suburbs probably though.
I read that the abductor offered the little candy, she was with 2 other girls, and she approached him.
When oh when will parents start being more responsible for their children's whereabouts? It's obvious that a group of children ALONE on the streets is not good enough.