central asian shepherds are good family dogs. They will protect  family members from threat and be a play buddy as well. But I always try to explain to people that dog should be treated with respect.yes,many dogs can tolerate rude kids,who stopm and jump  on them, pull tails, pick in to eyes,but its JOB of parents to stop such actions.

our dogs love kids, they met kids who were total strangers for them and were very gentle