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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I hear your fear and share your concerns about our gun culture in America. But I think your paralyzing anxiety is something you should talk to a professional about. Gun violence, kidnappings, molestations, etc do happen, but statistically they are rare-- or rather, the chances your child will be harmed are relatively rare if you take reasonable precautions, like asking if there are guns in the house before accepting a playdate, etc. There is some percentage where we cant do anything as these things are random, but we should use our concern to drive changes like sensible gun laws. Look up Every Town for Gun Safety and add your voice to the growing chorus. I will say, I agree that red states have a troubling gun (and redneck) culture, but I live in DC, and heard my daughter who was then in preschool discuss guns with a friend. That friend claimed there was a gun under the kitchen sink at her house because an older brother's friend had brought it. The mom at least cleared the house and called the police. That houshold has a single mom and several children by several dads. Poor parenting  abounds--it is not just limited to red states.[/quote]

Owning a gun is poor parenting?   :roll: [/quote]

Not that poster but yes owning a gun is poor parenting because it triples the risk of exposure to suicide or murder. Believe Fox News? Look what they say:

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/21/gun-ownership-tied-to-three-fold-increase-in-suicide-risk/[/quote]

Wait, because I don't think guns are evil, I must watch Fox News?   Um, ok.[/quote]

No one thinks guns are evil, PP.  If even Fox news agrees with the statistics on the risks of owning guns, then you should pay attention. [/quote]

I don't own a gun.  I'm just pointing out that PP was intentionally being offensive by accusing me of watching Fox News.[/quote]

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