“We are not refined. We have evolved some and have advanced in technology much — but children have always needed to be prepared for atrocities relative to the geography and evil of their day.

So here I am in the U.S., the land of too much of everything; in trendy California, where the mountains and the ocean are so close they can flirt; and in San Clemente, where the sun shines 342 days a year. Here in this blessed place I demonstrate for my son, how to play dead, if a masked person comes in silently and starts shooting.

According to the website artofmanliness.com, situational awareness is what it boils down to. We’d all do well to find a way that works for you and teach our children at least these five timely tips. …”

Read more from the source, my blogpost on Bebee: Year in review: This is how you play dead, no hoodies and other lessons for my 7 year old – beBee Producer