I have never been so scared and terrified in my life; until Clarissa told me she had taken a ride with a complete stranger. (Clarissa has been through a lot of crazy and scary things, but this takes the cake) We only live a few houses away from the school... so, walking to school is not a big deal. However, that day she was late; this was about two weeks ago. Instead of coming home and getting Adam to drive her to the front of the school, this lady that was also late offered her a ride with her daughter. I am sure that, that parent thought that it was harmless gesture and that she was being a good samaritan. Well, I can see that she was concerned, but she should have asked her if she was going home to get a ride or something, instead of taking my daughter...ya know!
When Clarissa told me this, I just balled up and chocked out every word, enough to scare her. She hugged me, and kept saying sorry and that she would never do it again. My thought process was that I kissed her for the last time that morning before I left for work... and that she could have been lost forever, like the movies or the shows. That is a horrible feeling!
As a family, we love to watch CSI, Criminal Minds and all that stuff. I also talk to Clarissa about the importance of watching your surroundings and to always be aware, because you never know. So, of all people in the neighborhood, I never thought that she would ever consider in a million years that she would ever get in the car with a stranger. My heart shuddered...to know that she did not think anything about it.
Well, after the long conversation, she understood what I was saying, called her instructor to remind the class about stranger danger... and to keep Clarissa's name out of it... since she was a little embarrassed. They happened to be talking about that same subject that next week, so it tied in to the subject.
So, words to my parents out there, NEVER let your guard down... ALWAYS talk to the kids about stranger danger... Don't be afraid to talk to them...They need to hear it - so that they are more cautioned about situations!
As for me, I am ok- NOW... but that is a day that I will never forget.
2 comments:
oh man, what a shocker! i would've freaked out as well. although, i'm sure you were a lot nicer than i would be...ha! and just think, you only have ONE!! :)
I cried sooo HARD! She was so embarrassed about the whole thing. I think that she really understands now- I would like to get her into a self defense class. I did when I was younger! I really enjoyed it. One is enough for me... I have no idea how you do it! You are truly a Super-woman
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