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realized that these kids had never been exposed to crime in the real world. The area we live in is still safe and almost crime free. We still leave our doors unlocked. My granddaughters have always lived this way. They have never known violence or fear."
"My son and his wife are great parents. They are devoted to my granddaughters. I realized, though, that they haven't had to deal with violence and crime either. And that Lindsey and Amanda had no understanding of what to do if accosted. I decided then and there that my grandchildren would not become victims. would create a Family Safety Program."
DOK Lee and Sandy researched and gathered all the latest information on keeping kids safe. They discussed the material with their granddaughters and communicated the importance of being aware and alert. Finally, they were satisfied that Amanda and Lindsey and the family were well versed in safety procedures. Lee felt, though, that there was still something missing.
"The material we collected was very good. It emphasized that kids should never trust strangers, never take anything from strangers, and never, never go anywhere with a stranger. But, none of the material told kids what to do if a stranger actually grabbed them."
"I have taught adult self-defense courses for 40 years, even since I retired. One of the first things I teach is how to escape from holds. So, I started showing Amanda and Lindsey some simple moves they could use to break free if someone actually grabbed them. Lindsey was only 7 at the time, and I wasn't sure she could use the moves effectively. Boy, was I wrong."
"These kids learned the moves faster than most adults. And they loved learning them. Later, my son, who is a big guy, grabbed Lindsey every way he could and tried to hold her. She zipped out of his hands every time. Amanda, at 11, was bigger. She got away with barely any effort."
"I don't believe that any adult can grab either of my granddaughters and hold onto them. Adults don't expect a kid to react, and kids are fast. I rested a lot easier after they learned the moves. The fact is, if a molester can't grab a kid and hold on, HE CAN'T KIDNAP THAT CHILD. I realized then that we should make this program available to every kid in the country."
Working with a sense of urgency and a lot of heart, "DOK Lee's Common Sense Guide to Kids' Protection" was born!
The program consists of a printed parents' guide and a 1 hour video tape. The parents' guide contains the most up-to-date material on family and children's safety ever presented. In it, the family will learn: