Positively Adopted

Risk Vs. Reward

We like to think that we would never intentionally put ourselves or our children 'at risk'. However it is helpful to keep in mind that every day we make a choice between Risk and Reward.

If we consider these unnecessary activities to be worth the risk, then surely having the love of a child and the privilege of saving a life is worth the comparably small and (according to experts) FAR less dangerous 'risk'.

Nothing is Without Risk

Backyard Trampolines

HorseBack Riding

Eating Out

Gymnastics & Cheerleading

Amusement Park Rides

Swimming

Hiking

Perspective

The Odds

According to the National Safety Council, the lifetime odds of dying through these means:

· motor-vehicle accident - 1 in 84

· pedestrian - 1 in 627

· falling on stairs - 1 in 2,255

· drowning - 1 in 2,378

· choking on food - 1 in 4,411

· house fire - 1,192

· exposure to excessive natural cold - 1 in 5,444

Risks We All Take

Swimming

Amusement Parks

Eating Out

Backyard Trampolines

HorseBack Riding

Gymnastic & Cheerleading

Hiking