Kids missing... (1)

I don't understand something. Why do people feel the need to prey on children? My nephew goes to middle school, which is in a decent neighborhood, and tonight on the news...one of the kids he knows, and he shares a class with, is missing. He was last seen walking home from school and hasn't been seen since.
I guess it's come down to having to take your child/children to and from school, their friends house, can't let them out of the yard. Hell, for that matter...can't let them out of sight.
I hope all of you who have children never have to endure the pain and worry of a lost child. I can only imagine what the parents of the missing boy must be feeling right now!
I say a prayer for all of the children missing or lost...I hope that they will return home soon and safely.