cyran0 - have you ever considered putting your son in something like karate or jiu jitsu? not for violence or to beat people up, but for self defense and confidence. i dont remember who said it but its true, little kids can pick out the weakest one with no problem. I think if he knew that he had this knowledge of how to protect himself it would give him confidence. and confidence is very obvious in people.

im pretty sure they teach the kids that the knowledge is not for beating people up. have him wear his belt and uniform to school one day lol then maybe theyll get the picture.