It was also the 'fully' that triggered my response.

How many times have you seen parents force their kids to do something that they don't want to do, just because it prevents embarrassment to THEM? Many/most kids aren't protected by their parents as much as OWNED by them. Every command to their kid is determined by the parent -- the kid has no say.

Teach your kids to just politely say, 'No, thank you' when they are told/asked to kiss or hug or whatever someone that they aren't comfortable with. If parents were given the kind of commands they give their kids, they would go ballistic.

By the way, the most popular way kids are grabbed by strangers appears to be the 'puppy or kitty' routine. 'I've got some puppies in my car, do you want to see them?' 'I've lost my little baby kitty, can you help me find him?' 'I've got a pony down the street that you can ride if you want to.'

Check out the labeled child molesters in your area. I've got one two blocks away.

p.s. Maybe 'self defense training' would be better than 'martial arts training' when the time comes.

Sue