News about a kidnapped child or teen can worry parents everywhere. But it's important to remember that most kids pass through childhood safely. The Reality of Child Abductions Here are some of the realities of child abduction: Most kids who are reported missing have run away or there has been a misunderstanding with their parents about where they were supposed to be. Of the kids and teens who are truly abducted, most are taken by a family member or an acquaintance; 25% of kid