Would you allow your young children to do this?

I agree with you. It's not safe at all for kids to out there no matter how old they are. But young ones really shouldn't be out there. There are way to many crazy people in this world to take a chance.

Nooooo way. And the thing is, even if there was no possibility that some crazy person was in the woods and could abduct a child, there's always the possibility of a kid falling, tripping or running into something because they can't see IN THE DARK. Some parents just don't THINK.

No, I most certainly would not. All too often we hear of dreadful things happening to children or of kidnapping etcetera, and everyone is concerned and really pities the parents. We cannot stop this kind of thing happening, but at least we can take sensible precautions and reduce the risk to a minimum. I know that it can be difficult to control the actions of children and they cannot be watched 24 hours a day. Nevertheless, it is essential that we constantly try and be vigilant in matters of this level of import.

No,I wouldn't let my kids play there.I see that kinda thing happening here too and don't like it.I can't imagine being such a irresponsable parent.

I think that as parents, we should always exercise more care, not less.

I agree with you very much. Not late at night - not in the dark. Even if a wild animal didn't get them, they could still trip and fall and hurt themselves terribly. I think that kind of romping around should be reserved for the daytime. If they want to play in the driveway or front yard after dark, with the garage door open shedding some light on them - cool. Or the backyard...but not the woods. :O/

That is a pretty awful situation in my opinion. The sad thing is that when one of these kids turns up missing or worse, their parents will be furious that it happened, and will most likely not assume any of the responsibility for it happening. Maybe there is someone you could alert about this situation and something could be done.

Nope! I would never allow that. I don't even think I would want them playing around there in the daytime either.

No I would never let my children do that.People are so devious thease days and besides i would not let them go into the woods anyway because of wild animals and sick people.Their parents must don't care about them to let that happen.My kids have a curfew to be in the house before 8:30pm.

No way. The only time my kids were outside afer dark was when I was with them. There are too many freaky people in this world who take advantage of young kids.

That's too dangerous! i dont think i could even let my kid go out of the house after 8pm. you never know who to trust anymore and it will be too risky.

I wouldn't let them. Who knows who could be lurking in those woods.

no i would not

There is no reason for children to be out in the woods in the dark. There are wild animals in the woods most will stay away from people but getting sprayed by a skunk is not a pleasant experience. I would be more concerned about strange people looking for an opportunity. It is too bad that the children's parents don't think. It would be awful that it would take something happening to their children to open their eyes. I know that I was brought up to go inside when the sun goes down and I teach my son the same.

No..of course it's not safe. I see young kids running around our neighborhood too...and I wonder what thier parents could be thinking....?

No, I would never allow young children to run around in the woods during the day or night! There's too many dangers. I wouldn't want my teens doing this either! I raised my children in the rural countryside, and they were kept close to home at all times (when I could help it!).

No matter where your kids are i dont think it is smart to leave them out unsupervised at all, Especially in the woods not only wild animals but what if they were injured or ran to far and got lost and some sicko could harm there child or even take there child and they would never see them again! I dont even let my son pay in our yard unsupervised party because he is only 4 years old!

No, I agree with you. It is not safe for children at all. Anything could happen to them. It is good that you are concerned for them.

god no - even in the safest neighbourhood there could be a weirdo out there

That is really crazy,kids should not be outside running around after dark,Like you said there could be some sick person out there .Its really not safe