They aren't naive. They are lucky, in the sense that they've had the opportunity to experience a big chunk of North America on foot.
Really though; people are generally good, and you shouldn't be scared to get out and have a look around.
Really though; people are generally good, and you shouldn't be scared to get out and have a look around.
You SHOULD have a look around, but with the understanding that you may run into bad people. DISCERNMENT is the highest value when venturing into unexplored territory, not naivete.
The other part of your post makes it sound like you believe Santa Claus maintains the authoritative naughty/nice registry; I just don't think the world is so simple.