What will you do?

That's a hard one. I probablly would call the cops because in this kind of situation they would have more resources and should know enough to keep a hostage situation on the down low as to not arouse the kidnappers suspicion.

This is a hard decision,sometimes we can't hardly think of any proper ways. What we think first and foremost is to see our kid in safety,to give the money right from that moment and hug our kid.This would be very devastating situation for parents,esp to mothers. In this situation,we need to think clearly,thu we can't avoid to feel panicky. We should seek security help to make ensure that our kid will be rescued and come home in safety. You are right that,sometimes,authorities are involved in such crime...so,i guess,better asks help from trusted ones. I would never think how much money the kidnappers will ever demand...all i have to do is,to raise the money and claim my kid.

I couldn´t do anything by myself, so I would have to hope that the authorities do their best. But I would do anything and everything in the world to get attention enough so they move quickly. In my country cops are not like that. They might not have all the means to help but they will not do that harm.

It is really hard to decide especially if the life of your child is at risk... Yes calling and reporting the matter to police is the right way to do but that is very scary. It is like putting your child into a more dangerous position? What if and what if??? I also would not know what to do... If I have trusted cops I think I would seek help from them... Or would take my chance of giving the money directly to them just to get my kid back... That is a very hard question, especially for mothers...

Well I would just give them they money,money can be earned again but my child's life is more precious then anything.After my child is back safe and sound I will go after those inhuman people with the help of police and everyone who can help me to take them down so that not a single parent remains sleepless thinking and praying their child remains alive from those devils.

Well, there is simply no guarantee in this situation. Just because you don't call the cops doesn't mean this kidnapper won't kill you or screw you on the deal, etc. So I'd call the Cops because it's not only the right thing to do, but also because they're professionals.

Both options look viable to me, though none is absolutely safe. Matter is in the money - how much they demand, my decision will depend on it. I would make a spot decision without weighing the pros and cons too much, because the more you think about it, the more ambivalent you get. I would bank on my instincts to lead me right, if the amount is on a cliffhanger.

There are scams around here in my country where the "kidnappers" didn't really kidnap anyone. Thus, first would be to seek the truth if your child has been kidnap. If he/she is in school, call the school or if they are outside somewhere you know of, quickly assigned someone without letting the "kidnappers" know. If it is proven, then it would be better to call the police as you never know if the kidnappers was really sincere about releasing your kid after the kidnapping.