Michael Starr offers the following self-defense tips:
What are the top 5-tips any parent can teach their child?
Age 4-8:
1. No adult ever needs help from a child.
2. Stay close to your guardian (within eye sight).
3. If separated from your guardian look for a police officer, someone who works at the store or other authority figure.
4. Make sure your child carries an identification card (i.e. Mom or Dad’s business card with a cell phone number and child’s name).
5. If a stranger tries to hurt you, scream for help, kick, make a scene. Don’t stop!Age 8 and up:
1. You have more freedom. You MUST be aware of your surroundings.
2. Listen to your intuition. If a situation seems wrong, it probably is.
3. Carry identification and enough money to get home.
4. Make sure someone knows your schedule, where you will be and when.
5. If you find yourself attacked for any reason, fight back with everything you have. Don’t stop!
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