Public Service Announcement

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Public Service Announcement

The Silent Threat, Why We Must Unite Against Child Grooming

In a world that is increasingly connected by screens, the greatest dangers to our children often don't wear a mask or hide in the shadows.

Instead, they hide in plain sight---behind the "friend requests," the "kind comments," and the "special attention" of a predator. This process is known as child grooming, and it is a silent threat to the very fabric of our civilization.

Grooming is a manipulative process where a predator builds an emotional connection with a child (and sometimes their family) to gain trust. They don't use force at first; they use patience. By offering gifts, flattery, or a "listening ear," they slowly desensitize the child and isolate them from the protection of their parent.

As highlighted in recent Public Service Announcements (PSAs), protecting our children requires a collective effort. We cannot be passive. To stop a predator, we must build a Garis Pertahanan (Line of Defense) based on three pillars.

• Awareness. Predators often pose as "mentors" or "online friends." We must teach children that real friends don't ask for secrets, and real mentors always respect boundaries.
• Digital Literacy. With grooming moving to gaming platforms and social apps, parents must be "digital protectors." Monitor interactions, not just to control, but to guide.
• A Culture of Courage. We must break the silence. If something feels "off" about an adult's attention toward a child, we must speak up. Silence is the predator's greatest ally.

A Call to Action

Our children are the future of our civilization. When we ignore the signs of grooming, we allow that future to be compromised. It is time for every parent, teacher, and community member in Indonesia and beyond to stand together.

Let us stand united. Don't wait for a tragedy to happen. Educate, observe, and report. Protecting a child today is the only way to ensure a safe world tomorrow.

"Mari bersatu dalam satu garis pertahanan, melawan Predator Child Grooming. Demi keselamatan anak dan masa depan peradaban."

Antonius Tan | Pro Life Indonesia

Ia ada dan hadir tanpa diketahui; bahkan pada sikon kesendirian, keheningan, kesunyian, terlupakan, dan airmata mengalir pada wajahmu. Dan masih banyak hal lain, termasuk pemulihan hubungan dengan sesama; yang mungkin Anda dan Saya berpikir tak khan bisa diperbaiki serta telah terpendam dalam penjara kegelapan hati.

Tuhan punya cara unik untuk masing-masing orang; lihat keunikan itu dalam kedalaman hati, jadikan sebagai kisah ziarah hidup dan kehidupan.

Rangkaikan jadi satu untaian mutiara, sehingga pada saatnya nanti, menjadi tuturan rohani ke anak cucu.

(Opa Jappy)