Dino11 · M
Don’t start a fight, but finish it!
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
I inspire confidence in who she is and the importance of the values she holds. She also attends judo classes.
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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
@Adogslife Engaging anyone in aggressive contact is probably the biggest flaw of all. Judo does not suddenly make her bigger or stronger than a fully grown man. It does however keep her physically and mentally fit, confident in her own abilities, and out of trouble at school. Which is the whole point. And it is fun as well.
I think the only way is showing your child how you stood up? I know my father was, maybe not by bullies in the traditional sense, but he was fostered at the age of 5, and I understood how he deeply he had to stand up for himself, that I know how to stand up for myself, my values, who I am, and have learned also when it's time to not because that is also standing up for yourself when you can let the hogwash of society just be gone.
AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F
You let them know that they will never get in trouble for defending themselves. And you tell them that once they do defend themselves to make sure that the person wishes they've never met them. My mom opened a door for us to bust some heads.
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NativePortlander1970 · 51-55
@Adogslife Never strike first
nevergiveup · 61-69, M
it was easy for me as i was a Karate instructor and trained my kids to defend them selves
HoeBag · 46-50, F
@nevergiveup What about the fact that most bullying is verbal rather than physical though?
Matt85 · 36-40, M
send them to karate
fanuc2013 · 51-55, F
Martial arts classes!
NativePortlander1970 · 51-55
@fanuc2013 Those classes are useless, their moves are predictable and can get them hurt, speaking as someone that used to fist fight for fun.
KingofBones1 · 46-50, M
By encouraging them to throw darts at a trump picture he's the biggest bully of them all LOL no but seriously you tell them to stand up for what is right not what is popular you tell them to stand up for the week those that cannot stand up for themselves you tell them to have a code of principles and teach them to believe in those the rest will come naturally
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Roundandroundwego · 61-69
You should not do that.
Roundandroundwego · 61-69
@Royricky09 children can't possibly have the judgement to safely stand up to anyone. No sending out attack children, either!
HoeBag · 46-50, F
@Roundandroundwego When someone is being picked on or threatened, they have to try SOMEthing in defense.
One can either just take it and be defeated or stand up and maybe NOT be defeated.
One can either just take it and be defeated or stand up and maybe NOT be defeated.
Roundandroundwego · 61-69
@HoeBag it's up to adults to protect all the children from that.
At age seven I was bullied by a big group, we were made unconscious by piles of them who got on top of us, the Pile on Game. Adults were missing. Not self defense training, adults.
At age seven I was bullied by a big group, we were made unconscious by piles of them who got on top of us, the Pile on Game. Adults were missing. Not self defense training, adults.
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MethDozer · M
Teach them to aim for the nose and follow through.
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Ferise1 · 46-50, M
Teach them boxing