Then why did that man on tv pray to Mary for protection? It was not spoken like a child who loves his mother. Why didn’t he pray to Jesus? That speech does not sound like anything a child would say. It sounds like a prayer to Mary. I have never heard a child say anythng like that and I am 70. There is evidence or praying to Mary all over the place. All people have to do is be observant.
Just check the Catholic Caucus threads that are posted every day. Almost always one devoted to Mary and prayers beseeching her for one thing or another.