Thirteen Reasons Not to Display a Child’s Photo on Your Blog
I’m not as much of a child hating grouch as people think I am. I am a photographer. I love taking photos of children. For reasons of liability and security I do not. I like doing studies of children’s faces. There is so much honesty in them. I do not do this. If I take photos, I use the parents’ camera and never download the photos into my own system. I never post children’s photos on my own blog. If I do, as I did a week or so ago, I use a photo where the child cannot be identified.
1. I will not photograph children because of personal liability.
2. I do not post photos of children because of safety reasons.
3. If I had children of my own their photos would not be posted anywhere on my blog.
4. By posting your child’s photos, you are advertising your child to pornographers. Never think your blog is safe and secure. It isn’t. The only way my child would ever have photos posted online would be to allow only very close trusted friends and family members a password or set them up as trusted readers.
5. Any child (myself included years ago) can be a victim of child pornography.
6. One out of every 5 children alive today will be sexually assaulted by the time they are age 18.
7. Pedophiles are smart. They can figure out who you are, who your child is, and where they live.
8. Don’t ever think a pedophile is some social outcast, stalking the school yard. I was molested by my third grade principal. My best friend was molested by her father, who was one of the most prominent, and “beloved” leaders in our community.
9. You are advertising your child’s availability. That’s how the sick mind of a pedophile works.
10. Never think because your child is clothed that they are not attracting the attention of pedophiles. They are vile, sneaky individuals who have access to the latest technology. Because they are sexual deviants, just the shot of an adorable little kid full of dirt, mud, and absolutely nasty could be a turn on for them.
I am trying to make this as revolting and disgusting as possible to shock you. Do you want your child to be the object of some freak’s sexual deviancy? Just because someone is part of, say this Thursday Thirteen, and you know them online….do not trust them.
11. You are risking their safety and security. Do you realize that a pedophile can take that innocent photo of your child, transpose the head on the body of another child – and destroy your child’s life? Deal with it.
12. Never forget that you are you child’s first line of defense. Never be lulled into a false sense of security. Never let anyone you do not trust or know near your child. Never hire anyone to baby-sit without doing a back-ground criminal check. Never take your child to day-care or any school where this does not happen. (That’s how I was molested).
Check the sexual abuser hotline in your area. Call your local cops and demand they identify anyone guilty of any sort of sexual assault on a child. It is your legal right to do so.
13. Trust your instincts. If you feel that tingling of ‘primitive fear’ when you meet someone, learn how to use it. Fear is a very good thing. It keeps us alive.
I want to make you as angry and as uncomfortable as possible. That is what will protect your children. You put the cute little summer pool photos of your kids on your blog. Do you know how easy it is to locate “local” blogs? All some pedophile needs to do is locate your blog and those photos. From there he can get your physical address. Have you ever been stalked? I have. It is not fun, trust me.
Do you want your child stalked?
Do you want some pedophile freak trying to break into your house at night, terrorizing your child?
Do you want that same freak prowling around your child's school?
Do you want them following your child, no matter where they go?
Do you want me to go on with the scenario?
You think your kids are safe?
ONE IN FIVE
I know for a fact that those statistics are tragically accurate.
Do you have 5 children?
Think about it.
For a different point of view on this issue:
ABSOLUTE ZERO - Fighting Pedophiles
I've just discovered that my "god-child", who was severely abused by her father (who is serving a life sentence) has run away. No matter how innocent the action, just one little thing can lead to a life of horror for someone who has been abused. In many ways parents feel helpless when it comes to protecting children. It is a fight - it is a battle. There are times when I feel like we are losing.
ONE IN FIVE CHILDREN
WILL BE SEXUALLY ABUSED
BY THE TIME THEY ARE 18
WILL BE SEXUALLY ABUSED
BY THE TIME THEY ARE 18
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