Schuetz

Child abduction - It has to be every mother's nightmare to see her child struck down by a life threatening disease where survival odds are stacked against them regardless of whatever medical treatment is administered or surgery performed. However, some people manage to find the strength to come to terms with their sad loss. Losing a child to illness is one thing but to lose a child through abduction is another, how does any parent, or why would any parent want to come to terms and accept that someone unknown to them and their child has taken your baby.

Child abduction is quite a common practice around the world - so therefore more need to keep a watchful eye over your children, whether it is on holiday abroad or at home. There will always be a motive behind why a kidnapping has taken place (child abduction). Regardless of whatever the reason, it is one of the lowest of the low of all crimes committed. How can a person carry out such a ruthless action knowing of the heartache and pain they cause for both child and the parents?

News headlines in the country of Portugal turn to prayer for little Madeline Mcann to come home, who today on 12th May would be four years old. All the facts here prove that you must never leave your children alone, no matter the distance you are apart or for how long you have been gone. This is a sad time for the grieving parents of the lost child abducted while she slept. It is unfair to be judgemental; however, many parents beg to differ and can not but help question the mother and father's actions on the night. What is that true saying "You have to have eyes in the back of your head to watch what a child gets up to" and in this case "a kidnapper too"? It is at a time like this that the people of the world need to turn detective to help find little Madeline.

If you see any sign that causes you reason for concern, contact the police. If you notice a new kid on the block - so as to speak report your sighting. Keep a lookout on those suspicious looking characters you are dubious of, e.g involved with dodgy dealings, whether this dodgy person has anything to do with child abduction or not. The next time you are out - keep focused, and if you see a child that resembles the photo fit picture of Madeline, once again report this to the police.

Child abduction is where a stranger comes along and takes what rightfully belongs to you. Kidnappers maybe involved with or run a paedophile ring. Kidnapped children are sometimes sold for a good price to wealthy couples who are desperate for a son or daughter of their own, but in a case of child abduction the child will never be their own.

Keeping your children safe while on holiday abroad or in the garden at home is a most profound priority now after the disappearance of Madeline. It is sad to say that it has taken another parent's loss pain and heartache to give us all the kick up the backside we need to prevent tragedy striking our own family. Repeat over and over again all safety issues to protect your child. Tell your child about strangers (people they do not know) and how they are not to go off with them but instead run home if accosted. This must be explained tactfully so that the child does not fear every new face he/she sees in the street. Tell the child to ask for your permission before going off even with someone they know. More on child abduction can be found online.

Tell the child that a stranger might approach them and offer them sweets or try to make friends by talking about pet dogs and pussy cats etc. As much as we believe we are doing the right thing by labelling kiddies clothing, child abduction can take place because the abductor will use this information to try to gain your child`s trust. If you lose your child in a crowd - make sure that beforehand you have explained clearly what the child should do - like going to a police officer or another mummy they see with her own children etc. Make sure your child knows his or her full name, address and phone number. They also need to know what number to ring in an emergency. This will all depend on the age of your child and to how quick they learn. There is no time like the present to drum this information into your children. Live and learn from others mistakes.

Come Home Madeline the whole world wants to wish you Happy Birthday.