Imagine a local school in your neighborhood where parents drop their kids off every morning. Now picture this: a recent report from police shows that incidents of stalking have reached an all-time high across England and Wales, with no signs of slowing down.

Yesterday afternoon, I was talking to the mother of one of our children’s friends. She told me about her daughter who received a threatening message just last week. The girl is only 12 years old. It feels like every time we turn on the news or check social media, another story pops up.

This isn't isolated; it's happening everywhere. In my town and others nearby, incidents of stalking are not just common, but they're becoming more aggressive and frequent.

What kind of world are we leaving for our children? When I dropped off my own daughter at school yesterday morning, I found myself checking every face in the crowd, wondering which one could be hiding such dangerous intentions.

The authorities aren’t exactly shouting from the rooftops about this issue. They're trying to reassure us that everything is under control and they’re doing all they can. But when you see how little has changed year after year, it’s hard not to feel skeptical.

And what does this mean for our homes? For the safety of our families? We have locks on doors and alarms in place, but nothing prepares a parent for knowing there might be someone out there targeting their child with sinister intent.

There was a moment yesterday when I held my daughter’s hand as we walked down the street to the park. She looked up at me with her big eyes, full of innocence and trust. And that’s when it hit me: what if something happened to her? The fear felt like an ice-cold grip around my heart.

Please share this article with every parent you know. We need everyone to understand the gravity of what we’re facing. It's time for us all to demand change and stronger protection for our families.