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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The old saying still stands "You don't start it but if someone else does then you can and should finish it" I was pantsed by a boy in middle school in gym class and I punched him in the face. We both got in school detention but my father said that I should do the same thing next time and I was not punished at home which would have been the case if I were in the wrong. Took my detention and he never bothered me again. You are allowed to stand up for yourself. [/quote]

Good for you.  I would never punish my son for defending himself either. I'll give you (and others) and example of aggression that my son has been experiencing on and off at school which prompted me to tell him he is allowed to defend himself.

There is a kid in his class who has clear behavioral problems.  He is a little sh**t to teachers and kids alike.  Being disrespectful, talking back, interrupting teachers.  He finds a different way to annoy kids, especially my son who is meek and easily intimidated.  Every time he passes by my son he slaps him on the neck.  My son has told him repeatedly to stop, told the teachers who warn the kid but really nothing happens.  Then this kid threatens to stab someone.  My kid heard it, made an appt with the school counselor and told her what he heard.  Again, the kid got a talking to but not much else.  I told my son that if this kid touches him again that he is absolutely allowed to "push him back" and let him know that he is never to touch him again.  This bully knows that my kid is most likely not going to do anything (physical at least).  Makes me sick.[/quote]

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