Article: WE'VE LOST THE AGE OF INNOCENCE; It's time to stop being soft on the sickos who prey on our children.(Features)

The schools are out - but you'd hardly know it. The streets and parks don't seem to ring as they used to in summertime with the sound of children's laughter.

The sands aren't dotted with carefree gangs enjoying their long days of freedom from school.

The ponds and river banks aren't swarming with splashing kids.

The youngsters who are out and about are shepherded by watchful parents or organised into groups with adult minders.

Time was when school holidays were one long adventure.

Boys and girls would set out in the mornings with ...

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