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...problem is that those dangers lurk in so many forms: incest, rape, pedophilia, molestation, exploitation, exhibitionism, assault, voyeurism-it's enough to make a parent's head spin. The American Psychiatric Association differentiates between pedophiles who are sexually attracted to prepubescent children and child molesters who abuse children for reasons that may not even be sexually motivated. While child molesters are largely male and fit a certain stereotype-social misfit, living alone, unemployed, unable to form adult relationships-pedophiles could be anyone. They stalk playgrounds and schools, identify vulnerable children and spend much time "grooming" the victim. They...
...younger daughter views the world with a sanguinity that is heartbreaking. Every morning, as she goes to school, various people twirl her around and lift her into the school bus. When she plays in the park, other parents smile and pinch her cheek; they push her swing and point out birds and butterflies. I watch these strangers with an eye that is both benign and blighted. On the one hand, I wish that my children will be fortunate enough never to be exposed to the darker side of human nature. Yet I know that as a protective parent, I probably...
...Islamic groups such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad. These radicals led the charge during the second intifadeh, which began in 2000, sending suicide bombers to blow up hundreds of Israeli civilians. Militants say that in the camp they have no shortage of young volunteers eager for martyrdom. As a parent, Omar says the last thing he wants is for his young kids to heed the fatal, seductive call of the suicide-bomb recruiters...
...speak. Trendy W Hotels, with 21 locations in its portfolio, offers pet beds, food and water bowls, floor mats and pet treats and toys, says Ross Klein, president and chief experience (yes, that is correct) officer of Starwood Hotels' Luxury Brands Group, which is the parent company of W Hotels as well as of sister brand Westin...
...thing to remember about these embryos is that they are not genetic matches to either parent - they are embryos, which means they are as genetically different from mom and dad as children are. So if a parent needs a precisely genetically matched tissue type, these stem cells may not be of much use. Krtolica points out, however, that many organs, including livers and kidneys, are routinely donated today by relatives, and that such organ donations could be made easier by utilizing banked stem cells...