Generally, very safe, esp for your wife and kids. And except for isolated incidents like whatsisname with his eye business... and the public displays of affection with your wife, I suppose. With your kids, doesn't seem to be a problem.
Safety also depends on where you'll be staying. In areas where there are very few women, your family should be alert about their surroundings. I know because I live in an area that's not so safe and there have been a few isolated incidents, not happening to me but to other people - I learn to avoid trouble by listening and observing. When I tell this to my new friends, they don't believe me, esp the guys. At times, they fail to see further. The girls understand better.
Anyway, I'm within yelling distance from someone from my company - we all live in the same blocks of apartments. And, like I said somewhere before, I have certain emergency numbers on speed dial. So it's a matter of where you'll be and your emergency plan thought out.
When you are with your family, absolutely no problem. I believe no one (stalkers, etc) will disturb them.
How good is the law and order system - partial to locals and a few other countries. But then again, the logic of that is the citizens of those countries are fewer and more sought after whereas the citizens of some countries are so many and also many are not professionally qualified. It stands to reason that a "general rule" is followed but as with all general rules, there are exceptions,on a case by case basis. I,for one, notwithstanding some (or even many problems highlighted about discrimination,etc), believe that they are doing the right thing in the way they run things here.
Of course, things could be better and more efficient but it takes trials and errors to learn and improve. Our part is to continue to highlight things we see as needing change. The govt will take note and will do something about it eventually. It's just not that easy to crank up and move a massive organisation.
Sterotyping of cultures is a common and necessary for an understanding of how things work generally and plan ahead but to stick on rigidly to that stereotyping without being aware of possible biasness is the big mistake. The general information is what one gleans from other sources. At the end of the day, one decides what to do in one's own peculiar situation. Simple, really.
No apologies needed. And your communication skills are very good, unlike some others here. It is clear that your intention is for the safety of my family.
Generally, very safe, esp for your wife and kids. And except for isolated incidents like whatsisname with his eye business... and the public displays of affection with your wife, I suppose. With your kids, doesn't seem to be a problem.
Safety also depends on where you'll be staying. In areas where there are very few women, your family should be alert about their surroundings. I know because I live in an area that's not so safe and there have been a few isolated incidents, not happening to me but to other people - I learn to avoid trouble by listening and observing. When I tell this to my new friends, they don't believe me, esp the guys. At times, they fail to see further. The girls understand better.
Anyway, I'm within yelling distance from someone from my company - we all live in the same blocks of apartments. And, like I said somewhere before, I have certain emergency numbers on speed dial. So it's a matter of where you'll be and your emergency plan thought out.
When you are with your family, absolutely no problem. I believe no one (stalkers, etc) will disturb them.
How good is the law and order system - partial to locals and a few other countries. But then again, the logic of that is the citizens of those countries are fewer and more sought after whereas the citizens of some countries are so many and also many are not professionally qualified. It stands to reason that a "general rule" is followed but as with all general rules, there are exceptions,on a case by case basis. I,for one, notwithstanding some (or even many problems highlighted about discrimination,etc), believe that they are doing the right thing in the way they run things here.
Of course, things could be better and more efficient but it takes trials and errors to learn and improve. Our part is to continue to highlight things we see as needing change. The govt will take note and will do something about it eventually. It's just not that easy to crank up and move a massive organisation.
Sterotyping of cultures is a common and necessary for an understanding of how things work generally and plan ahead but to stick on rigidly to that stereotyping without being aware of possible biasness is the big mistake. The general information is what one gleans from other sources. At the end of the day, one decides what to do in one's own peculiar situation. Simple, really.
No apologies needed. And your communication skills are very good, unlike some others here. It is clear that your intention is for the safety of my family.