Social Response on Little Red Riding Hood

When we are growing up, our parents ingrave into our heads, "Do not talk to strangers", to keep us from danger. The four stories of Little Red Riding Hood present this same, identical message. As kids we are very lively; very friendly and curious. All this excitement in life leaves kids oblivious to the harsh reality, in turn bringing parents to be over-protective of their "youngsters."
In this fairy tale story of Little Red Riding Hood, the mother has complete trust and faith that her daughter will make a quick, safe journey to her grandmother's house in the woods. Society tells us that wolf-like beasts are really out there, in the real world, giving off charm and smooth talk; luring their "bait" into the exact position they want them in. So this brings up the question, How old do you actually wait for your children to get before you send them off, alone in this crazy world? Who knows? All i know is that putting your trust in someone you just met, a stranger, is a great way to leave yourself extremely vulnerable.
This little girl in the story has very little experience of life. She gave into the false figure who approached her and consequently  put her grandmother's life, as well as her own life, in danger. These stories express real life occurances and worn kids, especially girls, to only put trust in your loved ones (i.e. friends and family). If someone puts up a nice front, it doesn't necessarily meen they are who they say they are. A lesson to be learned from this story is to stay on your intended path and not to stop for anyone you don't know. Life is a slippery slope; when you think you are only being friendly, you might actually be, at the same time, becoming an accomplice to your own death.