QC Family Focus: October 2014

The Dangers They Face
On the following pages, you will find stories on some
topics that are difficult to discuss, that some would rather
ignore, but pose real threats to our children. The articles are
geared toward adults and teens, but these dangers target
even the youngest of children.
According to law enforcement, the target age for abduction
for human trafficking is 11-14. Substance abuse
can begin at a young age and be a daily occurrence by junior
high. Depression can start at any age but seems to amplify
by junior high and high school. A person of any age can fall
victim to an abusive relationship, but we focus on teens and
their vulnerability. It takes a village to raise a child and in this
day of apps, chat rooms, cyber-bullying and social media,
many families are inviting predators in to their home on a daily
basis. It’s our hope you will find the information informative
and take the time to discuss the dangers with your child in an
age-appropriate manner.
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