Wait for the green man to flash, look both ways before crossing... I’d taught all six of my kids about road safety at an early age.
So, when my youngest, Ryan, 7, asked to play outside with his friend one afternoon last September, I wasn’t worried.
We’d just got home from the dentist and Ryan had been on his best behaviour, so I agreed.
‘Dinner will be ready soon,’ I reminded him.
He promised to stay close by.
We lived in a safe neighbourhood, so I knew he’d be OK. Besides, Ryan was sensible, he wouldn’t do anything stupid. But, 10 minutes later, the doorbell rang. It was Ryan’s friend, out of breath and looking panicked. ‘Ryan’s hurt,’ he panted. I quickly called out to my husband, Frank, 52, to…
