ok, now that that's out of the way, let's look at why. You have learn situational awareness, we all have, and we still make mistakes. Teens don't have the life experience to have that skill yet, esp if they are trying to play ball or skateboard or whatever it is he wants to do.
Next, I live in San Antonio, we are constantly told about the sex traffickers, I also hear it every time I'm in Houston, they say they are primarily after girls, but go for boys too....
Lastly, as a mom, who is getting ready for a wedding....enjoy these days, they go quickly.