Youve all heard the story of the 17 year old girl who was found bloody and unconscious at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con. At first reports stated that she was attacked and sexually assaulted but it was later confirmed by the San Diego Police Department that no such thing had occurred. She had in fact fell while attempting to climb a 6 foot gate and was discovered by the pool of the Marriott Hotel at around 1am. Throughout this entire ordeal I have repeatedly asked myself the same question: where were her parents?Ive noticed an increasing trend throughout the years as conventions have become more popular. Parents drop their kids off and leave. When did a Comic-Con become a Day Care Center? Do parents not realize that the organizers of these shows are not legally responsible for their children? Arent they the least bit curious as to where their kids are going and whom they are spending time with? Arent they concerned for their safety? Your child is a minor and a minor requires adult supervision. As someone who has completed several certified courses in Early Childhood Development and was in Early Childhood Education for 10 years, this boggles my mind.
Because the underage Roger Rabbit cosplayer at this years San Diego Comic-Con was not properly supervised, her evening ended with a suspicious 29 year old male (its not okay for a man that age to spend time alone with a minor ever) and suffering from a 6 foot fall. Her injuries include eye socket and skull fractures and bleeding from the brain. She also had drugs in her system. Shes lucky she wasnt killed.
Where were her parents?
Everyone needs to learn from this horrible situation. Comic-Cons, shows and events are not a "get out of parenting for the afternoon" card. If your child is a minor, you need to provide them with adult supervision. If you cant do it, find someone else who can. And if your child doesnt like it, thats tough. End of story, No excuse. Failing to do so can have deadly consequences.
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This years Women of Wonder Day (formerly known as Wonder Woman Day) will be held October 29th and 30th throughout locations across the country including Oregon, New Jersey and Texas. The event taking place in Flemington New Jersey will be held at the Comic Fusion store located on 42 Main Street from 11:00 am until 6:00pm. Comic Fusion will be auctioning various items including original artwork, collectibles, autographed items and the chance to be photographed with cosplayers. All proceeds will go towards the Safe in Hunterdon organization which helps victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Check out their website for more information . For a complete list of the events taking place in all the three states, check of the official Women of Wonder Day website. Comic Fusions art gallery auction can be found here with email bidding rules here. 
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