Foreign speaks to children in Borgfeld - schools react concerned!

Foreign speaks to children in Borgfeld - schools react concerned!

The security of our children is in the top priority, especially when it comes to unexpected encounters with strangers. In Borgfeld, a district of Bremen, two children were recently addressed in front of the local primary schools. This has triggered concern for both parents and in the school community. As the Weser-Kurier, the incidents occurred on Monday and Wednesday of last week. The unknown man is said to have asked the children whether they wanted to come with him, which immediately rang the alarm bells.

The school management of the primary school on Borgfelder Saatland and the Borgfeld school immediately informed the parents. In an email, the Rectors Heidrun Claassen and Julia Nagel announced that the well-being of the children was very priority. Although none of the children were touched, the Situation understandably brings fears. The headmisters emphasize how important it is to inform the children sensitively without panicking.

call to vigilance

In addition to the incidents in front of the schools, there was also another incident in which a child was addressed by a driver. The police were informed about these incidents and has taken up the investigations. It remains unclear whether all encounters are the same man. According to the headmisters, the situation was taken seriously and it is recommended that children go to school in groups to increase their security.

like the State Criminal Police Office , physical assault and sexual offenses on children are comparatively rare by strangers. Nevertheless, parents should be vigilant and talk to their children about dealing with strangers. A flyer offers helpful tips on how children should react in such situations. Important information is, among other things, that children should not be lured to another place by promising and that they should always listen to their gut feeling. In the event of distress, it is time to scream loudly and run away.

social responsibility

The incidents in Borgfeld also lead a light on the broader topic of child abuse, which is always an urgent problem in many companies. According to a report by World Health Organization , child abuse includes physical, sexual or psychological abuse and neglect. These topics are not only locally, but also globally important. Existing concerns about the protection of children are advanced to an improved approach to prevention, which also needs more attention at the political level.

In social media, parents show solidarity by warning each other and drawing attention to the incidents. Heidrun Claassen emphasizes how important it is to keep calm and carefully clarify the children. The exchange in the community and open communication with the children are crucial to raise awareness of this topic and to ensure the safety of our children. It remains to be hoped that such incidents will soon be a thing of the past.