The Tyson Tragedy

THIS STORY BREAKS MY HEART

This is so sad:0( The thing is ther are many things in the home that are safe and a tragedy like this could happen to anyone at anytime with many things within our homes.

the best advice is to not have children around them but at times when you do, be extremely cautious and protective. this was such devastating news to hear, my condolences to the Tyson family!

As a safety conscious mom, my rule is that kids should not be around whenever anything with a motor is running. Fingers, clothing and even arms and legs can be pulled into moving parts so quickly. When I use my treadmill, I keep my kids in the next room where I can see them, but blocked off from all moving parts by a safety gate. We have to use common sense to keep our kids safe. Watch our kids, watch for dangers to prevent accidents, and stop leaving their safety to chance. A 4 yr old can not predict what things may injure or kill them, but many times parents can. Parents need to pay more attention. Our kids need to be top priority. I am sick of lazy parents leaving young children alone to take care of themselves. Wake up people!

This is a horrible accident. You do have to watch your children, but sometimes freaky things happen. Maybe the fact that this did make the news will make parents stop and think and make their houses safer for their children. I know I got rid of all my miniblinds when my son was born because of all the deaths they caused. Hopefully, this tragedy will bring some awareness and save other children's lives.

Lord Bless This Family. It is definitly a tragedy and they have to now live with the "what ifs" This needs to be an eye opener for those with little ones and realize that es they do need someone in any room with them all the time why because at any moment ( even when you are right there) Tragedy can strike. God Bless the Tysons May God be with you and Exodus in your arms. You all are in our hearts.

It is really such a tragedy here. I Bless this poor family and believe this is not something the mother needs to be investigated upon any further. I do believe this should definitley be an eye opener to those who do have small children at home or anywhere that they do need to have an eye on them at least at all times and even then tragedy can still occur. This poor woman is going through enough just knowing she could have prevented this by just keeping the child away from the tread mill and letting her know the dangers of it and defintley tieing up the cord, but i do not believe this was done on any intent at all,. My prayers are for this Family

It's easy to overlook the dangers that could come from something as simple as playing with a treadmill. I think it is best to take an approach preparing for anything. Just as gyms do not allow young children in, or at least require parental supervision at all times, the idea should be applied in homes where workout equipment is kept.

Unfortunately, home accidents that end in tragedy are very common. Unfortunately, in the world we live in today everyone is looking for a news story. These people must be suffering and will suffer the rest of their lives. I am so sorry for them. We need to educate the masses thru public announcements and education. The only thing society and parents can do is lock up the equipment just like we lock up food processors, knives, plug up electrical outlets, shorten shade cords, etc. We need to keep parents aware of the dangers of many things. It is not only the responsibilty of the manufacturers. Sometimes people think these things only happen to other people. This could have happened to anyone. I'm very sorry for their loss.

I agree with Elmosgirl2005 that these parents have enough guilt to last a lifetime that they do not need everyone else in the world blaming them for their dear daughter's death. I know as a parent myself, I didn't have an eye on my son every second, every minute of every day and accidents do happen. Thank god they didn't for my son, but there were times they could have. Children will naturally do things and follow their inquisitive nature's and that can be harmful and even fatal to them. Unfortunately, this little girl found the treadmill to be a great playground and it was not a safe place for a child to be. I send my prayers to Mike and his wife because they are going to need them to get through the this loss of their precious little girl.

It does cause concern for children, It's a horrible tradgedy. Although many say it could've easily been avoided by the proper "secruity". But for those with children you know yourselves if a child wants something they have no problem going to extremes to get it. Children aren't dumb they can figure out how to unlock the door, how to climb the security gate, they can easily turn into monkeys to get the cookie jar off the counter and into their hands. Not everything thing can be fully prevented. But like many wise men and woman have said, " It never hurts to try". I don't believe in a situation as heart breaking and innocent as this one it's really not fair to basically, call the parents murders. This could've happened to anyone, and if it were me I'd blame myself but it would be easier to deal with the pain if the whole world were'nt blaming me also.

A child of any age can and may get into some kind of trouble, I feel it is up to us as parents to guide them and watch them, even if they do not like it.

I have to agree that the treadmill isn't necessarily what's to blame here; it's all about supervision! Children like to play with stuff and will put it around their necks, whether they're pretending it's a glamorous scarf or a dangerous snake. Small children have to be watched at all times! Even if you work at home, if your focus has to be on your work, hire a nanny! It can make all the difference!

My heart truly goes out to the Tyson family. This is a most unfortunate accident. Hopefully others will learn from this accident. Please keep a more watchful eye on your children. Life is truly precious.

In good faith I believe this to be an accident. I do think that she should not of had access to the equipment at all.