Your voice is a very powerful weapon in your self defense arsenal! 
KIDS- Your voice is your first and most powerful weapon. I’m pretty sure your parents know that full well! And if you’ve ever heard a screaming toddler throw a tantrum in a shopping center, you’ll know how effective your voice can be! If you are ever in danger, scream, yell, shout and scream some more. Predators want to quickly and quietly hurt you or take you to a place where they can do so. Simply drawing attention and refusing to go quietly is a proven method to deter would-be predators.LADIES- there is no such thing as being rude. Speak up! If someone makes you uncomfortable because they stand too close to you, you have every right to say this. Say it polite, in a firm voice. Don’t shout or swear initially. If you do so, you may be at fault when THEY respond with crazy. Of course, if speaking up fails to deter your aggressor, then feel free to scream, swear and shout all you can!!!
GUYS- a verbal defense is the first thing you ought to try if the situation permits it and you aren’t in immediate life-threatening danger. Use a calm, non-threatening voice and attempt to de-escalate the situation you are facing with an aggressor. Not only might a verbal defense get you out of the situation safely and avoid a physical confrontation, it also serves to lessen your accountability if you do end up physically hurting your opponent because violence ensued.Absolutely everyone is able to use their voice as a weapon for verbal self defense. You don’t need martial arts or fighter training to use this incredibly effective move. Size, age and strength play no part whatsoever. You just need to know TO DO IT!!!
