Danustouch
May 27th, 2002, 11:07 AM
I wanted to post this here, in hopes that more people would see it. It could easily also fit into Pagan Family, however, I think it's so important, that it should be posted here first.
My parents live in Danbury, CT. The town where this horrible crime occurred. And we visit that mall, frequently. More details have come to light since this article was posted in the NY times, the murderer has confessed, and said that he "Strangled the girl accidentally".
This article has captured world wide attention. Now, more than ever before (unfortunately, as parents should have been implementing safety measures long before now), parents are making themselves aware of every move their children make on the internet. My mother only allows my sister to use the computer when she is in the room with her. Does not allow my sister to chat, except on AIM, and makes my sister copy down the names, and addresses of every person on her buddy list, and tell her where she met them from. Please parents...watch your children. Know what they are doing at all times on the net. Don't be afraid to "invade" your childs personal space, or privacy. Their lives may depend on it.
Christina Long, was a troubled girl, from a broken home. Abandoned by her two drug addicted parents, and left in the foster care of an Aunt, she was searching for love, and approval. Ultimately, this is what led to her death. The absence of parental love in her life. However, it could also be argued that it could have been prevented, had her guardian taken proper means to patrol their ward's moves, and guide her steps.
http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/48453.htm
My parents live in Danbury, CT. The town where this horrible crime occurred. And we visit that mall, frequently. More details have come to light since this article was posted in the NY times, the murderer has confessed, and said that he "Strangled the girl accidentally".
This article has captured world wide attention. Now, more than ever before (unfortunately, as parents should have been implementing safety measures long before now), parents are making themselves aware of every move their children make on the internet. My mother only allows my sister to use the computer when she is in the room with her. Does not allow my sister to chat, except on AIM, and makes my sister copy down the names, and addresses of every person on her buddy list, and tell her where she met them from. Please parents...watch your children. Know what they are doing at all times on the net. Don't be afraid to "invade" your childs personal space, or privacy. Their lives may depend on it.
Christina Long, was a troubled girl, from a broken home. Abandoned by her two drug addicted parents, and left in the foster care of an Aunt, she was searching for love, and approval. Ultimately, this is what led to her death. The absence of parental love in her life. However, it could also be argued that it could have been prevented, had her guardian taken proper means to patrol their ward's moves, and guide her steps.
http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/48453.htm