"Kids face all sorts of pressures and it may be that your child is in contact with friends who carry knives. The chances are your child has talked about knives with friends or heard a story about the kid who carried a knife. Whilst many young people do not carry knives – it is still a conversation worth having with your child.
"You have a role to play in helping your child make the right choice on this subject. If there is one person your child will listen to, it’s you. They respect you more than you think.
"These pages hold practical advice for parents/ carers on what they can do to reduce the likelihood of a child carrying a knife. We aim to give some pointers on what to look for, how to raise the subject and who to contact if you need more help."
They'd be thrilled to know that my seven year old daughter owns her own knife, and by the end of the summer will have her own bolt action .22 single shot rifle. She'll be learning responsible ownership and the skills she needs for safe operation. :) Why? Because it is an inalienable right.
Next UK government website when the knife problem is licked? If there's a sharp pencil in your child's hand, it's in your hands to stop it.
Then it will be: If there's a loose rock in your yard, turn it in or go to jail.
