[Burkean]

But going strictly by the odds, isn’t it much more likely that she will be hurt by a family member than by a stranger? In times of crisis should children be directed then to strangers rather than someone inside the home?

I do think it is a difficult situation and one wants to err on the side of caution with children. But I think it would be wise to teach children how to spot suspicious behavior rather than to be suspicious of everyone.

[goldstategop]

Exactly. We would want our children to go to a parent or responsible adult if they see behavior that isn't right and report it to them. We should be focusing on conduct rather than people and tell them that people who do the right thing should be admired and imitated rather than shunned.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus