When my wife was a teenager, she was on a walk with her mom. A neighborhood dog ran up acting tough, her mom pushed her in front, to shield herself (mom) from the dog. Next day, same thing, same reaction from her mom. My mother-in-law is an amazing woman, she's selfless and takes good care of her children and grandchildren, unless it's a scary dog...then it's push your kid in front! They still give her crap for it.
