If we are going with the facts of this story then no my 2 year old wouldn't be of any help... I was just speaking of my personal situation & the fact that EVERYONE in my household has been taught to defend themselves. Our family will never be easily victimized in any circumstances. Most families these days are easily preyed upon because their passive P*SSIES & think cops will save them from the bad guys...
you raise a good point...a lot of these thugs only feed on fear...if they can't feed on it they will often go to where the buffet is and leave the empty plate..
you teaching to stand firm and defend will end more situations then it will create..