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originally posted by: U4ea82
a reply to: onequestion
I don't believe children should have to defend themselves from bullies in an environment that is supposed to be nurturing. Children go to school to get an education, not to learn self defense. While I agree with you that standing up for yourself is extremely important there are times when I do feel it's a parent's job to step in and be an advocate for their child.
originally posted by: Metallicus
originally posted by: U4ea82
a reply to: onequestion
I don't agree with teaching my children to solve problems through aggression, doing so would be an incredible disservice to them. Violence solves nothing, we need only look at our own history to see that.
Violence ended WW I and WW II. Violence ended the revolutionary war. Violence ended the civil war and slavery. I will agree that starting violence is wrong, but ending it is not and THAT is what the people in this thread, including the OP are saying.
If you choose to be a donut you will get holed.
originally posted by: onequestion
a reply to: Hefficide
I would do the same.
Excuse my French but we don't need an America filled with pussies we need an America with people who are ready to fight for what they believe in.
originally posted by: loveguy
originally posted by: onequestion
I still think that they are perpetuatingassive aggressive behavior and that this is where the entitlement atitude begins. The victim mentality.
Movies like Shane come to mind...
If social engineers wanted more Shane-types straightening things up, they'd stay with that theme?
I believe tv shows today like big brother, and survivor etc. are geared more toward a disconnect of emotional bonds/ethical behavior between peers. ...reward handsomely for being the most potent sociopath...
The answer isn't teaching your kids to stand up to bullies (which often isn't practical, although I did it and it works).