Amber Alert. Will It Work?

The intention is good. When a child goes missing or is kidnapped, the whole nation would be 'mobilised'. How far as to its success is anybody's guess. Sad to say, sometimes reality sucks! For many, with a lackadaisical approach and a couldn't be bothered attitude, this alert system would be 'in cold storage' in no time.

Let's look at cases of children gone missing, kidnapped or even murdered throughout the years. How did that come about and how many cases were solved? Are parents to be blamed? Yes. Some parents failed as parents. They failed to educate their children to be street-smart. There's hardly any urgency on the part of most parents. As long as parents believe in fairy tales, crimes involving children would continue to escalate. This is the stark reality of life.

Many parents failed to second-guess the outcome of their blatant disregard for the safety of their children. Parents need the second sight! They need to be on the lookout at all times. Parents need to monitor the whereabouts of their children. All these precautions must be second nature. Never compromise when it comes to the safety of your children!