Turning fear into action

I am so tired of hearing stories about children being abused, raped and murdered. I fear for my own children and cannot help but wonder what kind of world we live in? More than likely it is no different than when I was a kid, but I can't even comprehend such injustices.

I have been contemplating my options and believe that their best chance for safety is mainly on me as a parent while they are younger. I have the privilege of knowing who they are with and controlling their contact with others; as they get older that will change.

A few years back I learned how to fight. Let me say as a girl it was liberating. I was never taught to throw a punch. The first time that bag made a beautiful crisp sound, it was music to my ears; what an adrenaline rush. I realized how much I enjoyed it and decided then that my children wouldn’t be learning at such a late age.

I am anti-violence, but I will always advocate personal accountability first. Keep yourself out of dangerous situations, but if you find yourself in trouble, you better know how to kick some ass.

Some families have mandated piano lessons, my children will have mandated fighting lessons, that’s the same right?