Reality v. Imagination

Schneier cadges an interesting item from NPR.

Based on surveys Barnes collected, the top five worries of parents are, in order:

1. Kidnapping
   
2. School snipers
   
3. Terrorists
   
4. Dangerous strangers
   
5. Drugs

But how do children really get hurt or killed?

1. Car accidents
   
2. Homicide (usually committed by a person who knows the child, not a stranger)
   
3. Abuse
   
4. Suicide
   
5. Drowning

It's fair to state that the Press has something to do with this, as the Press tends to sensationalize the "fears" list events--which DO happen--as opposed to the "reality" items, which simply happen far more often.