That reminds of kids not playing outside anymore (in the U.S) because the media has ingrained into parents heads that there's a boogeyman around every corner.

That reminds of kids not playing outside anymore (in the U.S) because the media has ingrained into parents heads that there's a boogeyman around every corner. Are there really that many more pedophiles (other bad actors) now compared to the 70s? Or do the 24/7 media outlets need to scare people?