Imagine if a bomb blast on your local highway took the lives of twenty-one people, including parents like you. This weekend’s attack by FARC in Colombia is one such nightmare scenario that has left many trembling.

FARC, a Marxist insurgent group, launched thirty-one attacks over the past few days, culminating in a devastating explosion near a busy thoroughfare. Twenty-one civilians lost their lives in this single incident, marking it as one of the most severe terrorist events to strike Colombia in recent times.

This isn’t an isolated event. FARC has been active for decades, but its resurgence and boldness are alarming parents everywhere. We must remember that threats can emerge from anywhere, and we need to be vigilant about where our children travel and what they learn about the dangers of the world.

The authorities aren't emphasizing enough how this affects us personally. Our homes might feel secure now, but who's to say such a thing couldn’t happen here? Every parent knows that sense of helplessness when you can’t protect your child from all harm.

What kind of world are we leaving our children if groups like FARC continue to gain traction and carry out such brutal attacks?

I’m frightened for them. I imagine every day how this could affect my own little ones, the same as yours. The fear is real, but it’s important not to let it consume us.