A Parent's Worst Fear

losing one of my children is my worst fear. I can recover from the other stuff. LOL.

I don't like when my kids watch violent movies or play violent games. I don't want them to start acting like the characters and start shooting or stabbing people.

Well, my biggest fears as a parent has nothing to do with violent video games as my kids aren't allowed to play them or allowed to watch violent shows. I would say that as a parent of 2 girls, my biggest fear is that they will be raped at some point or that they would meet someone who would abuse them. I would probably end up in jail as I would do my best to kill whoever done something to them. My 17 year old is very mature but she seems to attract guys that I don't approve of as I want the best for her. I am concerned that she will end up married to someone who will take advantage of the fact that she works hard and has a good life set for herself. She has bought her first home and will move out as soon as she graduates next spring. She has 4 cars that she has bought on her own and she is determined to make something of herself. I hope that continues and that some guy doesn't interfere. I also don't know what I would do if something happened to either of my kids before I die. I would hate to have to bury one of my kids.

Violent video games ranks for me at worry number 14,572. Right below going out with yesterdays underwear on. It is astounding to me in todays world with all the hazards our kids face and all the genuine dangers life presents, thst video games are the top concern. It really gives you perspective on where parent's concerns are and it is alarming. My youngets daughter used to love playing GTA and rather than just playing the game missions out, would just get to a tall building and snipe traffic. She is in reality one of the most passive and non violent, peace loving people you would ever meet. (and she usualy outsniped me in the game 2 to 1, lol)

A video game? Are you serious? Not even close to even being on my list of parental fears. I think that one of my biggest fears is something happening to one of my children. Meaning they get exttreamly sick, or they break something, mabye someone tries to kidnap them or cause them harm. Those are on the top of my list as worse fears for my kids. A video game isn't even close.

My biggest fear as a parent is letting go. Right now my kids are little enough that they still require my constant supervision. But that first sleepover at a friend's house...or a trip to the movies without me...or anything else where I can no longer control what they're watching, what the kids are saying, or step in to give them advice on a situation...that's scary. Violent video games are a concern, but it's pretty easy to shelter my kids from those, so that's far down on the list. Since I have two daughters, I also fear for their self-esteem (the movie Mean Girls was based on the way teens can and do act). This is less of a worry for my son, but still not completely gone. Kidnapping's a big fear. Abuse by someone we thought we could trust is an even bigger fear. In the end, some days I just want to move my family into a protective bubble....but that will never happen. So I guess I'll just have to figure out how to deal with all my fears on my own.

What I fear the most as a parent is my children getting hurt - like meet an accident and get severely injured. I always fear that. I also fear them getting into some mess, meeting a disaster, and all, like kidnapping,become victims of rape or pedophilia, getting lost and feeling terrified. I couldn't bear to imagine my kids feeling terrified and helpless and away from me. Just a thought of it gives me the chill. If only I could stay with my children always and protect them from all evils!