4sight Self Protection

Following on from a recent shared post. How do you have those difficult conversations with kids and teens and topics such as strangulation, consent and s*x?

This short article looks at where you might start.
Key points:

- curiosity and questions: what does your child know about these topics and how do they feel about them? What do their friends say about these issues?
- conversations whilst doing a task together or driving/walking are more comfortable that a sit down ‘lecture’
- be neutral and keep emotions under control (especially around topics such as misogyny which might get heated)
- normalise safe, non-judgmental conversations about difficult or awkward topics (and develop your own comfort level around these topics)

Remember to meet them where they’re at (find out where that is first!) And guidance and education work best when we build a relationship over time, so prepare for a few discussions rather than one epic afternoon.

Talking to your children about consent and s*xual violence can be hard. Here’s a few tips on how you can start the conversation

Parents: please talk to your children about what safe relationships look like, and how po*******hy can offer dangerous (and potentially fatal) practices as ‘normal.’

Instructors in the self defence field: please include this context whenever you focus on strangulation. We cover a lot of ‘angry person grabs you’ scenarios, but not enough of these ‘quieter’ and equally dangerous contexts. Yes, there are more layers to address beyond physical technique (relationship dynamics, wanting to impress, the awkwardness of early exploration etc). But we need to normalise these conversations around personal safety and practices that are NEVER safe.

Education saves lives. Educate yourself, your kids, and your students.

Some great tips for teens ‘leaving the nest’ from Streetwise Defence 😎

They’re leaving for uni. Are they ready to stay safe without you?

You’ve packed the pasta, the IKEA bedding and the paracetamol.

But what about their safety plan?

💡 Safety Tip: Before term starts, visit their uni town together.
• Walk the route home from nights out
• Spot the well-lit paths
• Avoid dark shortcuts
• Talk about what “dodgy” looks and feels like

We’ve created a free blog for parents with:
• Essential student safety tips
• Crime risks to be aware of
• Accommodation security
• How to help your teen trust their instincts

Check it out here: https://www.streetwisedefence.com/blog/university-safety-tips-for-parents

Want to go one step further?
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You can watch it together or buy it for them as a gift - just £36.99.

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Here are some great points for discussion with the young people in your life. Doesn’t have to be all at once. Doesn’t need to be a lecture or an interrogation. Just time to connect and check in, ask questions and provide a safe space for conversation.

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