User blog comment:NibiruMul/Sigh.../@comment-26958589-20171015172354

heya nibs,

i actually live in the uk (scotland) and i can promise that it isnt unsafe at all. terrorist accidents happen everywhere all the time. im pretty sure america, where you live, is one of the worst countries for it. you just hear about the london stories more because american media finds it far more interesting. london is massive in size and has an equally massive population (it has a population larger than the entire country of scotland) and the chances that your family will be caught in anything are tiny. that doesnt mean its a stupid worry, just that its unlikely to happen.

furthermore, the success rate of these terrorists isnt great. im p sure the most recent one was caught before any damage was even done. london has seen a recent increase in security because of these. between the failures and the security, there simply isnt much to worry about. (also consider the fact terrorists arent going to go after an area that has just been attacked).

i think being scared of these kind of things is founded in something sensible but ultimately pointless. im sure there are statistics saying youre more likely to die in a car accident than a terrorist attack and yet, you wouldnt be sat worrying about your familys car usage.

in terms of culture, london is far more like the united states than it is most other european cities, so i dont think being worried about your mother never being to europe is particularly smart either. everyone has to have a first time doing something and that doesnt make it any more unsafe.your biggest concern while touristing london should be the risk of theft, not terrorism, i promise you.

even still, im sure your mum would feel awful knowing you were feeling awful, especially since its not a realistic thing to be worried about for all the reasons ive listed. you and your family will have a better time if you take a step back and look at it rationally, which i strong suggest you do. take it from a native, your family is fine <3