Sending kids to college sometimes a security concern for parents

Children who are moving to college for the first time are stepping out from under their parents' wings and learning to be independent.

For most, that also means protecting themselves from the kinds of threats that their parents kept them sheltered from growing up, reported the New York Times. College campuses are not without their security concerns, and some children are moving to school for the first time without the knowledge to keep themselves out of harm, said the report.

Children who come from wealthy families are especially susceptible to crimes such as theft, partly because they've had a relatively comfortable upbringing and might be more naive than other students, said the report.

"If you grew up in a poorer neighborhood, you'd be more aware of someone coming up behind you and stealing your bag," Curtis Ostrander, founder of a personal security company, told the Times. Very rich students are even less prepared, he said. "Having security growing up makes it worse because they never had to consider the threats."

Even if they're not from an affluent family, students should be encouraged to never walk alone late at night and be warned against the harms of excessive drinking. Students are also advised to keep valuables locked up and take advantage of campus escort services.
 

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