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[mpsmom]

Charlie is exactly right. I don't care where you live, you simply can't let your kids run "free" in todays society. Here's a little known fact for you - I have a book at the Town Hall that has all of the Blount County sex offenders listed in it. Are you aware that "Hayden" has the MOST registered sex offenders in Blount County?????? Keep in mind when I say "Hayden" that means their mailing addresses. They may actually live closer to Nectar or Empire but the fact is they live on THIS side of the county. I would love to think that my child is safe just running and playing at the park but she is not, regardless of her age. I know this topic started out as a "watch your kids so they take better care of the park" type of post but maybe the facts that have been discussed will give all parents a new perspective and a more important reason to watch their children a little closer.

Anita Harper

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Ok now i don't feel so bad. My daughter gets so mad at me, because the standing rules is, if i can't see you your not where you are suppose to be. I have also noticied that some parents let their children run amock, doing god knows what while, they either watch another child play or chit chat with other parents etc. Last year we went up to the concession stand and there was a kid there asking for money. I was like Really?? It wasn't like the child was just a little short on a purchase, the child had been running around playin was thirsty, so either the cild asked their parent and they said no, or were just trying to get what they could. It was rather bothersome. Not the child asking for somethingto drink, which i did give in and buy the first time. But it seemed like everytime after that the kid would come to me. I understand that times are hard for a lot of people, but if you can not seriously affored to get your child something to snack on and drink while at the park, how about bringing some water or juice or tea or something from home.

We often pack lunches when we know it's going to be a long day at the park. My ex-husband has been laid off for a mere 8 months now and trying to make it on my own is sucking. I don't mind helping out when i can, but i can not raise your child and mine!!

I don't think peole realize how quickly someone could drive throught the park and pick up their child at any gven time. By the time the parents realize there child is missing , only god knows what could happen.

I know most people think that would never happen here, but it can. Thats the one thing you have to remember it COULD always happen.

I do not blame the children in these situations. I blame the parents for not having enough common sense to realize what the possibilites are.

But maybe this post will be an eye opener for some parents!!