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We, as parents, make mistakes

tcr! tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 9:30 am

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Maggie and the hurry home message

Maggie had a little scare yesterday. She had gotten off the school bus and was walking the minute walk back to our house down the alley. Some dude was also walking down the alley behind her and that didn’t sit well with her.

I generally get home 15 to 20 minutes after she does and it’s not that big of a deal for her to walk home and spend that time by herself.

Karly · Apr 25, 2018 at 10:46 am

I’m glad she was aware of her surroundings.

Also, surrounding area police stations will often hold annual free self defense classes. I know St Charles just had 2 in April and Dekalb has them on occasion.

Karly · Apr 25, 2018 at 10:47 am

Correction…i think it was Naperville that just had theirs

tcr! tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 11:14 am

That’s not a bad idea. She was in martial arts a few years back but a basic refresher is always a good idea.

fleming · Apr 25, 2018 at 11:03 am

So happy Maggie is safe! We just had an attempted child abduction yesterday morning at a bus stop…kids were smart and ran, but so terrifying!

tcr! tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 11:16 am

That’s crazy! What the eff is wrong with people?

fleming · Apr 25, 2018 at 12:15 pm

They’re eff’d up!!! Oh…and thank you sooo much for sending me your publications…I thoroughly enjoyed them!!!!

tcr! tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 1:55 pm

You are most welcome!

landerl · Apr 25, 2018 at 11:42 am

Super glad she’s safe. And you are an awesome parent!

tcr! tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 11:47 am

Thank you!

marney0160 · Apr 25, 2018 at 12:26 pm

Ditto with what Linda said! And Kelly’s idea is a good one. Your advice about being loud and visible is spot on, too!

tcr! tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 1:57 pm

Thanks!!

Momma J Momma J · Apr 25, 2018 at 1:32 pm

A fine job of parenting!

tcr! tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 1:56 pm

Why thank you!

Momma J Momma J · Apr 25, 2018 at 2:23 pm

You’re welcome and well deserved!

jenkins_arts · Apr 25, 2018 at 5:00 pm

Self-defense classes.

debbie · Apr 25, 2018 at 5:50 pm

FYI

heylinda · Apr 25, 2018 at 8:41 pm

Our girls sound similar. Keep reminding her to trust her gut.

elaineorr · Apr 25, 2018 at 10:11 pm

You’re a good daddy.

tcr! tcr! · Apr 26, 2018 at 8:34 am

Thank you!!

Ryan Waters · Apr 28, 2018 at 1:16 am

Smart girl and she’s lucky to have a Dad she trusts and reaches out to! You done good!!!

tcr! tcr! · Apr 28, 2018 at 1:04 pm

Thank you!! And I believe she does trust me a little.

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