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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Pushing back is not self defense; it is an after the fact independent act of aggression.

Giving a stiff arm to someone coming at you is self-defense.[/quote]

Oh brother.  I really hope you don't have boys.

I told my son that he is NEVER allowed to hit first, but he is ABSOLUTELY allowed to defend himself.  That means if someone pushes him, he is allowed to push them back.

Telling the adults in his school is a complete waste of time.  The aggressive kids know it too and keep intimidating kids like my son.[/quote]

Oh brother.  I really hope you don't have kids.

There's no reason to condone or encourage pushing at 4, for self-defense or otherwise.[/quote]

I am not encouraging pushing, but I'm also not encouraging my son to get his ass whooped.  Get real.[/quote]

Dad here, I agree - Have your kid defend themselves, and if they get in trouble by the school, take them out for Ice Cream.  Don't ever have your kid be the first one to be aggressive though.

+1 As someone who was bullied as a (female) child, I can attest to the fact that defending yourself is the best way to get the bullies to move on.[/quote][/quote]

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