I gave my kid the same advice, it worked.
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my oldest kid was short, wore glasses and an appliance for his teeth, so he was prime bait. Big kid picked on him every day on the bus and I found out about it.
Told son, the minute he puts a finger on you or your bookbag (which was heavy), turn and hit him as hard as you can with it, then hit him again just for the hell of it.
Second time it happened, he dragged the kid out of the desk while teacher was out of the room and punched him a couple times - didnt get caught.
After that, it was smooth sailing for the next nine years he spent in that school. In college, he joined his friends (the smart kids) in forming a fight club (with gloves and mouth guards).
Everyone should learn to protect themselves. Everyone can fight back. Hurt them bad enough, next time they'll pick on someone else.
Very good parenting. When my son was in middle school he wore glasses, played the Saxophone, and was very good with computers. Three kids were picking on him (as a group) for half the school year, and we gave him similar advice. One day I was picking him up after school, sitting across the street. Saw the three kids come after him and start hitting him. He threw his backpack and Saxophone down and proceeded to beat the snot out of the trio. Two male teachers came running out to break it up and took the kids back into the building. I waited a few minutes before going in to retrieve my son, and went to the Principal's office. Told him I saw the whole thing (later confirmed by a teacher witness). He got suspended for a day, which I didn't mind because the other kids were suspended for three days. No one ever picked on him again .He is now a happy, successful adult.
Just watched Opie do it on an old Andy Griffith episode last night. This is how the world works kids.
Ralphie vs. Scutt, too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbzObyvBslw
One of my favorite scenes.
That movie is so good. I hope no one tells me anything bad about it or the people in it. I'm over Disney and the rest. Don't take my Christmas Story!!!!
Hell, even Mike Brady gave the okay to Peter...
Came here to say this LOL. Didn't think anyone else would remember.
I did something similar, but the kid was twice the size, so I kicked him in the nuts.
Now that was television. Loved that show.
Love that show... all time fave.
I always taught my boys growing up not to hit first but to defend themselves. There was a bully on the bus that I'd complained about and nothing was done. So when one day a mom knocked on my door and said her son had just gotten off the bus with a bloody nose thanks to my son, I knew my son had finally fought back. So she and I waited for the bus to get to my house, and my son to get off that bus. But before we could ask him, the bus driver saw us and immediately yelled at the other mom, "What is wrong with your son?? He was bullying [my son] and wouldn't stop!" So that was that. Two years later the boy was in need of a refresher course and my son was happy to give it to him. A few months after that my son and the other boy were riding their bikes together in the hood.
This story hits home. Some of the biggest dickheads I ran into during school ended up being some good friends after the exchange occurred.
When we were kids my brother got so sick and tired of strange boys coming up to him and saying, "Your sister said you were gonna kick my ass", so he told me I was on my own and to fight my own battles. So the first boy that bullied me after that, I pushed him off his bike and he ran home crying.
Teach them to do it properly, so they don't get their ass kicked.
Firstly: if they are wearing glasses, tell them to take them off. Then form a fist, tucking your thumb in. Aim at the nose. Sorted.
This advice saved a friend of my daughter's from relentless bullying. She got punished by the headmaster, but it was worth it. The punishment was being dangled upside down by one foot - she was six at the time and thought it was hilarious.
"Then form a fist, tucking your thumb in."
For clarification's sake:
Never, ever wrap your fingers around your thumb before throwing a punch. You will break your thumb.
To form a proper fist, hold your hand out flat, curl your four fingers into your palm, then tuck your thumb along the second joint of your fingers.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Fist
Thanks, must have remembered it wrong - its been a while :)
It's a common beginner's mistake. This, along with sticking your thumb out straight, which is another good way of getting your thumb broken.
These are mistakes that you only make once. ;-)
People like u/LoneWulf will be important in a revolution. Great teacher.
Jack of all trades, master of none! ;-)
NEVER.
EVER.
Tuck your thumb.
I finally had to tell my oldest son that if he came home again with a bloody nose, I would ground him from anything fun in life until he turned 30. He took care of the kid the next day and never had another second of trouble. LOL!
I believe bullies have a roll to play in humanity. We learn from them. We learn how not to be. They teach us how to fight. They give us humor in the end.
They certainly do. I still laugh at my first victory, I floored an 7 yo boy when I was 5.
Bullies have their own problems and demons, it’s just that we don’t see them or care about them because bullies are “jerks”
As someone said above. I pummeled our neighborhood bully and not long after that we became life long friends.
He never really acted out again after that. He just needed to get checked.
Great man, husband, father.
Bullying is a form of attention for them. Once they get a taste of their own medicine, they often sing a different tune.
PS - I realize sometimes a bully might need a couple of lessons before he gets the picture :)
Daniel Craig is a massive cuck from what I’ve seen, this doesn’t seem to fit with his usual super pc approach to everything.
Maybe he’s had a red pill suppository..
Did the same... heard her boy friend "grabbed her by the throat".... she punched him in the face and he no longer fucks with that 22 YO 5'2 bad ass.
He has still not come to my house again because he is scared.
That is a wise move cuz she told him he will prbly die.
Whole family was impressed with my restraint this time...
Needed stitches once for going through someones window... to... uh... talk to them.
I was told to walk away and tell an adult. That nearly got me killed.