The only way that dog would kill your children is by licking them to death And she is not dominant over people.They are protective over there own family so it would be silly to allow someone elses kids in to you yard to play with your kids as the dog could think rough playing is fighting and my attack to protect ur children.When have you heard of a japanese akita attacking or killing children? they mke excellent family pets and are the ultimate guard dog theres not bad dogs just bad owners unfortunately