Wednesday, July 25, 2012

My Child is Kidnapable

I'm a paranoid person. Ask my husband. I always think someone is hiding in my sons closet or behind the shower curtain. Many nights I lay in bed with the t.v. on to drown out any noise I could possibly hear throughout the night - I hear a tap and someone is breaking into our home (so I think). So you could say I am para... Maybe paranoid is an understatement.
Well, I'm definitely worried about my son and his social skills. He's a little too easy to approach, he knows no stranger. Everyone is his friend and that scares me. Many people would tell me to look at it as a good thing, but I just can't. For example, we were at an event the other night, we had just met a guys family for the first time. The wife proceeded to tell my son that she has so many fun toys at her house, along with a sand box, pool, etc. (she has grand babies - she wasn't being creepy) immediately Brady responded by grabbing her hand and saying, "come on, I want to go to your house".
Another instance while at a ball park, he will walk up to any person and ask any question, tell them his name and his age - I'm sorry, this concerns me!
Another thing he does, he will approach anyone with a dog, no matter the size, we've expressed our fear with him, but he doesn't care. It's like his personality is just to strong to sense danger, is that possible?

I am thankful he is so innocent, he doesn't see color, rich or poor, distress - so thankful! However, how can I teach him to be aware? And in a way he'll understand, without judging people?

Do you share the same concern? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!