March 8

Tonight, the snow stayed away and we were able to see the final demonstration of the Radkid's program.

Each kid had to face down a giant of man in red padding who was trying his best to carry them off. Their "guardian angel" would yell out memorized moves ("Upper left jab! Right knee kick!") to keep the children focused.

As a parent on the sidelines, I admit to some anxiety as I watched the kids face off the abductor. I'm grateful, though, that they had the training and were afforded a simulation with a human instead of a punching bag. Their lack of control of their environment pounded the message home. I sincerely hope that none of them ever have to face off an attacker in the real world.