Raise in Runaways Because of the Recession

I read an article today about the number of runaways having increased because of the recession. Some of these runaways are as young as 12. I was soo sad to read this. I think when life gets hard that parents sometimes forget that children are a blessing. Oh, I know they can be irritating, frustrating, annoying and a hundred other things, but would you give them up? I know I wouldn't. Remember when you are arguing about money and bills that the kids can hear you. Don't lose you child tell them you love them today.