"Lara is still a bold and strong female character, and just because you show someone in circumstances where they seem more vulnerable, it doesn't make them less of a strong character, " Pratchett said.

CNN: 'Tomb Raider' reboot introduces timid young Lara Croft

And even at 45, 000 strong, these newcomers remain vulnerable.

CNN: ASIANOW - TIME Asia | Hong Kong: Hard Labor

You show that two intensive periods of reform have put New Zealand in a strong position, but it remains vulnerable because of stalled progress and politically driven piecemeal erosion of the gains already made.

ECONOMIST: New Zealand's reforms

This will help ensure that our most vulnerable Americans are on track from birth, and that later educational investments rest upon a strong foundation.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

They have the potential to help good-quality early childhood programmes lay strong foundations for learning and development, and improve lifelong opportunities, particularly for vulnerable and disadvantaged children.

UNESCO: Education

All of which heightens the need for parents to teach and model strong decision-making behavior to their younger children, who are becoming vulnerable to such pressures at ever-earlier ages.

WSJ: By SUE SHELLENBARGER