What does this father teach us about defending ourselves against an armed robber, especially with children around?

Parents must consider their children in their defensive plan, be it against an armed robber or any other attacker as well. The younger the child, the more the parent(s) must consider how holding or dragging their child will affect their ability to protect both of them. Naturally, the more children you have the more you’ll be constrained in retreat or running, and the more you’ll have to “stick your foot in the ground” and defend yourself without retreat. Thankfully the father knew what to do with his child when the armed robber launched the attack!