Laura Stepp : David Levy , Laura 's dad , feared he would n't see her again . He did n't tell anyone , Stepp says , but now acknowledges the guilt he feels . Instead , he advises parents to identify the specific event they 're afraid of and counter with the evidence that it 's really unlikely . All parents have fears about losing a child they love , Stepp says , but do n't act . She says media drumbeat of crime , parents ' deeper involvement creates fears .
Laura Stepp : David Levy , Laura 's dad , feared he would n't see her again . He did n't tell anyone , Stepp says , but now acknowledges the guilt he feels . All parents have fears about losing a child they love , Stepp says , but do n't act . She says media drumbeat of crime , parents ' deeper involvement creates fears .