Help me settle a little disagreement.
So my wife and I are having a little argument. Yesterday, my daughter (10 years old) asked to ride her bike around the block by herself. I paused a bit and decided to let her do it. I'm always very protective of my kids, and while I dont want to coddle them, I don't want to neglect them either.
I reluctantly her she could go. Then, just before she went out the door, I told her to take my knife with her. My wife kind of freaked. She thought I was crazy. The knife in question is pretty small.
The blade is about 2.5 inches long (6.35 cm). It's not some crazy weapon, but it might help if someone decided to abduct you. It's something.
Anyways, I thought it was a good idea. My wife (and my duaghter) thought I was crazy. What do you guys think?
I think it is an ill-conceived idea. Your daughter, I assume, has not had any knife training. If she were indeed attacked by an adult, in all likelihood the adult would have no problem disarming her. If she were attacked by a child, your daughter may find herself up on murder charges. I think it is best you continue to monitor her at play. Martial arts training and knowing how to avoid a dangerous situation and people will equip her better for self-defense as she gets older than a knife. The best things she can do at 10 is run and yell.
Probably discuss the knife's use as an escape tool. I carried a pocket knife as a kid, but not for self defense. Chances are I couldn't get the blade out in time to matter. Illegal to carry for self-d here anyways. But, a good pocket knife is a great tool.
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Yeah, that was my thought as well. A kidnapper wouldn't expect a kid to have a knife, but pryde has a good point. The effectiveness of having the tool is only as good as her ability to use it. I guess I have to start training her.
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Thanks for your reply. I agree with you. However, I would say that having a pocket knife would not prevent her from running away. I also wouldn't worry about her having an issue with another kid, but I understand the dangers in a kid having a knife in that situation. She does have some martial arts training.
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Been teaching my daughters slowly about weapons and forearms since they were able to walk and just got my 6 year old her first BB Gun for her birthday last year so to me, I say good looking out dad.
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That's awesome. I try to teach my kids basic firearm safety with their nerf guns, but the little ones still have issues with muzzle awareness. I do want to get my oldest out on the range though. I think you have to 16 here for a pistol though. It's also expensive.
I haven't thought about doing a bb gun though. That would be a good way to go. Thanks for the good idea.
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Weapons are weapons, tools of a specific trade. Most designed to cause harm and as long they understand the possible dangers, I see no problem. Oh and you're welcome😎
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