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Concerned about sexual predators

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I am the father of a 7-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son. Like most parents, I am quite concerned about my children's safety and am worried about everything from kidnappers to perverts. I would like to know how other parents feel.
What is your gender?
Female
Male
How many children do you have?
None
1
2
3+
Your kids' gender
Male
Female
Both (one or more of each)
How worried are you that your child could be the victim of kidnapping?
Not at all worried
Somewhat worried
Moderately worried
Very worried
Extremely - I have nightmares about this.
How worried are you about perverts?
Not at all worried
Somewhat concerned
Moderately concerned
Very concerned
Extremely - I have nightmares about this.
Have you ever been molested?
No
Yes, by a stranger
Yes, by a friend of the family
Yes, by a family member
To your knowledge, have your children ever been molested?
No
Yes, by a stranger
Yes, by a friend of the family
Yes, by a family member
How common do you think pedophiles are?
Not common - they are very rare
Somewhat - there are pedophiles, but very uncommon
Very common - there could be one behind every tree
Do you think pedophiles are increasing or decreasing, per capita?
Increasing - there are way more perverts now than years ago
No change - as a percentage of the population, it's the same
Decreasing - there are fewer pedophiles now than years ago
How old is your eldest child?
0-2
2-4
4-7
8-12
13-17
18+
How old is your youngest child?
0-2
2-4
4-7
8-12
13-17
18+
Have you ever prevented your child from attending summer camp, sleep overs, etc. because you are worried about their safety?
No
Yes
Do you discriminate babysitters based on their gender? My wife and I will only have female babysitters (wife's decision).
No - we have had boys and girls babysit
Yes - we never have boys babysit
Yes - we never have girls babysit
This poll was created on 2003-05-12 23:26:28 by Skwirrel