 		
 		return formattedValue;
     }
-
+    
+    /**
+     *  @private
+     */  
+    override protected function partAdded(partName:String, instance:Object):void
+    {
+    	super.partAdded(partName, instance);
+    	
+    	// Prevent focus on our children so that focus remains with the Slider
+        if (instance == thumb)
+        	thumb.focusEnabled = false;
+        else if (instance == track)
+        	track.focusEnabled = false;
+    }
+    
     /**
      *  Converts a point retrieved from clicking on the track into a position. 
      *  This method lets subclasses center the thumb button when clicking on the track. 

    // Event Handlers
    //
    //--------------------------------------------------------------------------

    //---------------------------------
    // Thumb dragging handlers
    //---------------------------------


import spark.effects.SimpleMotionPath;
import spark.effects.animation.Animation;
import spark.effects.easing.Sine;
import spark.events.TrackBaseEvent;

