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WeatherYour 4-day local weather forecastSunday January 5, 2014NewsLocal NewsLarger / SmallerNight ModeParents act to protect kids from street attacks ByRACHEL BROWNE Jan.louis vuitton purses outlet[url=http://www.desarrollopalpueblo.com title=burberry purses]burberry purses[/url] 4, 2014, 4:04 a.m.Enrolling children in self defence classes, warning them about the dange of alcohol, drawing up a list of no-go zones and even taking them to meet victims of violence are just some of the strategies parents are using to protect them from increasingly vicious street attacks. Anxious parents are seeking to 'future proof' their children agai t violence.louis vuitton wallet for men[url=http://www.weveapp.com title=louis vuitton purses outlet]louis vuitton purses outlet[/url]Enrolling children in self defence classes, warning them about the dange of alcohol, drawing up a list of no-go zones and even taking them to meet victims of violence are just some of the strategies parents are using to protect them from increasingly vicious street attacks.The New Year's Eve bashing which left Thornleigh teenager Daniel Christie fighting for his life has spurred parents to become even more vigilant about the safety of their children.The campaign director of advocacy group The Parenthood, Felicity Moore, said it was impossible for parents to protect their children at all times.''Parents can only do so much,'' she said.miu miu replica[url=http://www.dorisgroupsapp.com title=bottega veneta handbags]bottega veneta handbags[/url] ''We aren't there with them when they go out into the world on their own and we can only hope that our community leade can find a way to put a stop to this kind of underground culture.''But parents are also taking matte into their own hands, turning to preventive measures such as educating children about how to respond if confronted.''Parents are worried by the increasing number of incidences of this type of violence - young men being king hit while on a night out with friends in unprovoked attacks,'' Ms Moore said. ''Many parents are now looking into ways they can 'future-proof' their kids, including enrolling their so and daughte into self-defence classes.prada clutch[url=http://www.diningrichters.com title=burberry purses]burberry purses[/url]''She said one father took his teenage so to a rehabilitation unit to see the impact of violence fi t hand while many parents have started to educate their children about the dange of alcohol from a young age. Child and adolescent psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg, the father of two so , said parents should still allow their children freedom but set firm boundaries.''I tell my own so to avoid places that are known trouble spots and I specify the areas which they should steer clear of,'' he said.''I know this sounds pathetically obvious, but don't draw attention to you elf, be mindful of what you wear, and that goes for boys as well as girls.bottega veneta outlet[url=http://www.campusbeyondcoal.com title=prada messenger bag]prada messenger bag[/url] Blend in with the crowd.''He said parents should advise their children not to make eye contact with strange and avoid confrontation.Family psychologist Michael Hawton said parents needed to speak frankly with their children about the potential for violence and what is driving it.''Rather than being over-protective, I think parents and we as a society have to confront it and look at what is making young men behave this way,'' he said.prada bags[url=http://www.folsomairportshuttle.com title=miu miu outlet]miu miu outlet[/url]smh.com.auTweet Print StoryWant to get free, daily news updates? 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