Ipek K Reloaded
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Dear.... You will be amazed by the number of blonds that you will see in Istanbul.... Unlike the common belief, we are not all brown haired, dark skinned people. The only attention she would get will be smiles and friendly stares if she is pretty- and I bet she is :).
If that is your only concern, don't worry a bit but if there is any other thoughts about your daughters safety, please clarify since I can't think of any way of harm that a 9 year old girl would get while she is accompanied by her mother. Just make sure she carries detailed address and phone number of your mobile or your friends at all times in case you get separated and teach her to go to the first store or to a decent looking couple to ask for aid to make a phone call.
EDIT: By the way, that Jenno 209 don't have the slightest idea about Turkey but like all ignorants, thinks that since the things are like that in her own- probably Sharia ruled- Arabic country, they have to be the same in all majorly Muslim populated countries. Not being able to walk around without a brother or a husband?? She sure made a lot of Turks laugh now :)) |
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Kelly-Anna..x
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I don't know where people the 'Turkish love blondes' myth from..
I'm a blonde and I went to Turkey.. They're really nice out there and just treat you like they treat everyone else!.. |
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dingdong
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i dont know what are you asking? 9 year old daughter, blonde and? so? so what? what are you afraid of? dye her hair jet black! jeez. sick |
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val f1 nutter
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Turks love kids. she will get a lot of attention, but not in the way you fear. she will be fussed over, as were my blond children. Go, enjoy, don't worry:) |
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Gwen
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Oh my god. What is all of this mis-information?
So many Turkish people were blonde as children, even if they grow up to be brown-haired adults. Whenever I showed my non-Turkish friends family pictures from when I was 5-8, they said, "You were blonde!" This includes European friends as well.
All my summers in Turkiye -- whether it be Konya, Bursa, Istanbul, or Mersin -- as a blonde kid I played outside freely with all the kids on the street, whether it be hide-and-go-seek, monkey in the middle, or catch. I swam freely in the Mediterranean from dawn til dusk, occasionally hanging out in the nearby gazino with friends. Never once did I feel the apprehension of any family member due to the color of my hair, never once did I feel apprehension myself.
My little brother was a beautiful curly-blonde toddler, and my mom never once felt some kind of apprehension due to the color of his hair either.
There are millions of blonde, blue-eyed, or red-haired kids in Turkiye, and none of their parents feel more apprehensive due to the coloring of their kid!
If you looked through any of the other questions/answers you would see that a number of Westerners who live in Turkiye note that Turkish people genuinely love children -- as children. Whether you have a beautiful little BLONDE daughter with bright blue eyes, whether you have a beautiful little RAVEN-haired daughter with large, lashy brown eyes, whether you have a beautiful little BROWN-haired daughter with hazel almond eyes, or whether you have a beautiful little RED-haired daughter with sparkly green eyes, it does not matter: People will just find your daughter to be a beautiful child, a *child* pure and simple.
Do you know have any idea what would happen in jail to a guy who has molested a child? The jail's "honor code" would not let him live.
I would be much more concerned about raising "exotic" kids in my pleasant U.S. town "in that respect" than raising kids *of any hair color* anywhere in Turkiye. |
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Harmony 4
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no , go and enjoy :) |
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Guy Incognito
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I think the real question of safety involves who this friend is that you are going to meet? Is this someone you met on-line or have you met in person? How long have you known him? Do you have any proof he is who he says he is? Also, where will you be staying? At his house or at a hotel? If this is just someone you met on-line you will be putting yourself and your daugher at great risk if you go. |
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TOON ARMY FOR EVER.
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Whats the betting this couple of people have never even been to Turkey.I have been to Turkey (Marmaris) with my grandchildren for the past 9yrs and have never had any hassle.It makes my blood boil when i read these remarks about Turkey and the Turkish people.They are not monsters or pedos as some people would have you think.They are family orientated the same as us and love their children.I can honestly say i have better and more trustworthy friends in Turkey than the UK.I always say if you haven't tried it,don't knock it. |
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alan A
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Why do you listen to fools?
If you are not grown up enough to see through what these idiots are saying then leave your daughter behind. You obviously know nothing about the culture if you think she is at risk for having blond hair.
Sounds to me you should meet this "sweet" person first then go back with your daughter later. Maybe this person is only using you to get to your blond daughter? there's a thought! |
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arfurchance
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Hi
All Children are at risk when not being properly monitored.
Ray. West York's. U.K. |
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Laura4eva
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what's it got 2 do with her being blond? |
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julie w
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Just be safe - tell people where you are, where you`ll be going etc. - I think countries where everyone are dark skinned - dark haired are really just fascinated by blonde pale people and can seem over-friendly sometimes... just be aware of that and you`ll be okay. we took my daughter to tunisia and apparently its a custom that touching children on the head is good luck - so an entire family came and touched my daughters head!!! It was quite funny really! |
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mandy
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my daughter is ten and blonde and I'm a single parent. i go to turkey as often as i can and i have had no problems yet. everyone is friendly and has fun with her jokingly taking her hat and stuff like that. just enjoy your holiday and don't worry |
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GuEsS WhO???
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NO. Why would it be? We Turks don't eat people, don't worry....
jenno209 Have u even been to Turkey. and even if that did happen in Iran doesn't mean it will happen in Turkiye... Don't judge Turkey (my country) with other countries or things. |
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1234567
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No its not risky. People who say things like that are imagining strict islamic countries, which thankfully Turkey is not, and hopefully will never be. Really, you have nothing to worry about, talk to some people who have actually been to Turkey, most foreign friends of mine who've been there come back with a sparkle in their eye, they love all the attention they get whilst there. |
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scousesailor
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Like most people on here, I agree that you will be perfectly safe with your daughter in Turkey; you will be surprised how much more gentle and loving the Turkish people are towards their children.
The answer to your flight question is simple if you live in the UK, try the link below
http://book.flythomascook.com/skylights/cgi-bin/skylights.cgi
We lucky people that live here find generally Thomas Cook are cheapest overall.
Have a great time and ........don't worry. |
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xanthochroi
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maybe you've heard wrong we eat much meat not blondies alive she's only 9 and can't go anywhere like night clubs without her parents for gods sake what risk you mean? |
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ithinkiatetoomuch
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No one is Turkey will harm your child regardless of her hair color. I think you should go and leave the ignorant people behind and enjoy your time with your kind friend in Turkey.
Good luck finding the flights. |
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Suddenly Skopje
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no shes a kid for gods sake, you think the turks will perv over a kid?? thats just sick, how can that thought even enter your mind?, they will only like adult blondes like me, did i mention i have the most beautiful blue eyes and golden blonde locks, gosh i am so beautiful |
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Ekrem K
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no its not, having blonde hair is good in Turkey, and its never risky and i have been to Turkey and people do have blond hairs, its pretty much fashion over there |
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Be Bop Deluxe
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i would be worried about the "someone sweet"...u have obviously met him in a chat room and u are going to Turkey with a 9 year old to meet him................you must be crazy |
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Tansel
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pls dont come to my country, we would not be glad to see a ignorant tourist who thinks having a blonde haired girl is risky in Turkey.
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Andrew J
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Yes, I know very well what you're referring to! I have a friend who's young child is blonde, and the Turks (men) loved to put their hands through her hair. Blonde is a little bit special to them, as (obviously) they are dark. It's a cultral thing also' the Brits would and are naturally suspicious but to the Turks...well, they are family orientated and love children and don't mean any harm. Just keep an eye on, though |
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Ladybug Queen of Lazistan
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I dont get the point here....9 year old blond daughter...so?whats your point?
why do you "european"woman think your so special?
if you are afraid of pedophiles...there everywhere in the world...
I dont know what the idiots over there told you but its not that the turkish men jump on every blond woman they see.gee...typical for a "westener"...you are the best of kinds...**** |
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Trotsky vs Kerensky-дахэ дэи
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Many tv channels would have found it an interesting story if half of my family were kidnapped because they've got blazing red hair haha. "Breaking News: Middle Eastern looking Turkish terrorists kidnapped all members of a family on holiday" Is this your first time abroad? How can a person SERIOUSLY as a question like this?
Are you aware that there are blond Europeans LIVING EVEN in places like India and Africa? So why would a 9-year old kid experience a problem because of her hair colour in a country where there are many Turkish blonds?
And my God, you have internet connection. |
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cokelek
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it is not risky to having blond daughter in turkey. blond hair common in Turkey! and turkish people are not perverts. thanks very much for this humiliating wzsquestion
you have blocked me .I'm not rude. you blocked me for basically no good reason.. good luck in your Turkey visit |
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Totally Blunt
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There are unfortunate child kidnapping incidents all over Europe. I'm sure you remember the ones discussed in the media in recent years. That's why we take precautions wherever we go.
Other than that, blonde is a common hair colour in Turkey. I don't understand your friends' concern. |
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porsche928s4
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your daughter is at danger,in the turkish culture girls as young as 9 are already spoken for and are groom for marriage. |
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Keyser
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NO it is not risky.
Im sure your proud of your daughter,but asking if its safe to go to turkey with her at 9 years old because of her hair colour has to be one of THE stupidiest questions iv ever seen on yahoo.are you sure your a parent? i dont believe you.being a parent requires holding SOME degree of maturity and COMMONSENSE.
the only way i can workout why ud ask this type of question is maybe the repuation turkish men get from hitting on western women as they visit on holiday...
but a 9 year old? thats just a sick question indeed...
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Walter M- Barbara
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Whenever you go to a foreign country with children especially blonde children you run the risk of having them kidnapping by the black market slavery!! So be very careful in making your choice and weigh your decision very heavily before you do it!! I had two blonde children in Germany in the sixties and I had to watch them like a hawk for that same fear!! Good Luck! |
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alfred p
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i wouldn't recommend going turkey neither.. In my town, i had a turkish terrorist livin few blocks away from me.. His relatives have followed my nephew and his friends for a fight before after one of them threw a portion of mc fries into their porsche by accident..they tried to draw blood.. I have never ever met a pleasent turkish person unless i was handing over my money for a kebab!
They're all mad and you would wanna go to a country full of them... Nearly all mercs are driven by accident greasy turks! |
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