Bullies

[Guyon]

Just learn some sniper skills and how to kill a man with your bare hands. Should cover it.

I'd add some trapping skills for intermediate range. Tiger pits work wonders at 50 yards.

 

[majormountaineer]

Made my mind up. I am going to get him the BK14. His 13th Birthday is June 3rd; so it's goling to be sort of a reward/birthday gift.

 

[Skimo]

Good on ya!:thumbup:

 

[kvaughn]

45 yrs ago in small town Texas I was that skinny 15 yr old getting getting sucker punched regularly for the entertainment of a few bullies. I had a couple of mad dog moments and the word got around to bring a lunch if you were going to fight me because it was going to take a long time even if you did win. I was left alone after that.I passed that info onto my younger brothers and it worked for them also. Oddly enough, the 3 of us have some kind of residual badass reputation even though none of us have lived there in 30 yrs!--KV

 

[CCMI]

You should be proud of your son for standing up to that bully. It's a good lesson for him to learn early that sometimes you have to do what's right even if there are unfair consequences.

I'm sure you'd do this anyway, but I think the BK14 is fine as long you explain that he's getting the knife because he's starting to mature into a man, and now he's expected to be even more responsible. The knife isn't a reward for fighting (but for standing up for himself) and isn't meant to be used in a fight. It's a tool first and foremost.

 

[iahunter3]

Major, I have one the same age and some of the same issues. I've always told mine to handle it exactly has yours did. He should be proud of himself and of course you of him (as I'm sure you are). I'm sure the 14 will be much appreciated and cherished for life!

 

[thatotherguy]

good for him, he did the right thing.
I'm of the opinion that if you are not backed against a wall with no other escape besides fighting (which he was) you shouldn't fight, and if you do have to fight, finish it, don't start it. That's what my dad told me and that's what I'm gonna tell my kids if I ever have any.
I think you should get him an 11 or 14 and teach him how to use it defensively, as well as in a utilitarian role.
He shouldn't have gotten suspended, but he did, and for making the right decision nonetheless.

 

[broe]

Back before PC crap took over the feel-good handjobs of public schools...I addressed several bullies in my life. I found ''taking it to them" got me breathing room and respect. It shouldn't have to be that way but never once did I feel I should take a gun and shoot all my classmates in response to a certain group harassing me. When I got home, My mom and dad knew something was up because I did not cause trouble at school. I didn't talk about it. I kept my head down, took what came and went on, win or lose. I wouldn't say the trouble went away, but they were very much less likely to take trouble. My parents, knowing that I was someone who only fought back when pushed to the limit, understood and didn't make trouble. I came out okay, so yours should too.

 

[ThirdTooth]

does your kid carry a knife at his age yet? if so, I commend him for standing up for himself yet showing restraint in not pulling a shank on the other kid, thats the ultimate in responsible knife ownership. If not then perhaps you ought to wait to get him a pointy prize, it may insinuate that your giving it to him to better defend himself if there is a round 2. just a thought, kids can be.... rash sometimes

 

[majormountaineer]

does your kid carry a knife at his age yet? if so, I commend him for standing up for himself yet showing restraint in not pulling a shank on the other kid, thats the ultimate in responsible knife ownership. If not then perhaps you ought to wait to get him a pointy prize, it may insinuate that your giving it to him to better defend himself if there is a round 2. just a thought, kids can be.... rash sometimes

Yes he has been handling knives since he was 6 or 7. He doesn't carry knives to school; he knows better - I like to think he has been raised better than that.

 

[DerekH]

The Major's son is a Scout in our Troop and has shown himself to be very responsible, both with a knife and otherwise.

 

[oXide]

That was my next question: "Why isn't he in Scouts yet?"

I said it before, but both you and your son handled everything the way it should be handled, the school is another story. I hope your son enjoys his 14, are you adding zytel scales to that present?

Hope you guys have fun with your long weekend.

 

[RogueBowie]

Made my mind up. I am going to get him the BK14. His 13th Birthday is June 3rd; so it's goling to be sort of a reward/birthday gift.

Hey, I have the same Birthday as your son! Though mine was a big earlier than his haha. I'll cheers to you guys when I'm out to dinner, and a 14 is an awesome present so kudos on that!

 

[RABII]

Thing is, the school did'nt solve ANYTHING with the suspensions. The problem (of bullying) would have remained and it would have served to incourage the bully to further intimidate. Your son did EXACTLY what needed to be done. My father would have worn my ass out for STARTING any trouble, but, he would also have worn my ass out for TAKING any crap either. Our schools are in trouble on so many levels.

 

[tman038]

very cool. good for him and you. when i was very young i used to get picked on. then i grew and grew and was bigger than all in my class. it used to drive me nuts when i saw someone being picked on and always stepped in. i knew how they felt and wanted to change it real quick.

 

[LG&M]

Hey, I have the same Birthday as your son! Though mine was a big earlier than his haha. I'll cheers to you guys when I'm out to dinner, and a 14 is an awesome present so kudos on that!

3 June is my birthday also. I have told my kids I will back them if they stand up to bullies also. Just don't start the fight. Also my son is to protect his younger sister. Not that she needs it she is pritty scrapy.

 

[GingivitisKahn]

Assuming the story checks out, why in the world would anyone punish him for defending himself from a bully? Seems like he did the right thing to me. Screw the school and their suspension - they are part of the problem.

I'd buy him a nice Becker as a reward. An alternative to getting to spend his suspension time with dad - cool as that might be - I wonder how much it would cost in your area to get a local martial arts / boxing / wrestling / etc. school to give him a three day self-defense crash course.

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Beckerhead #42

 

[DerekH]

Assuming the story checks out, why in the world would you punish him for defending himself from a bully? Seems like he did the right thing to me. Screw the school and their suspension - they are part of the problem.

I'd buy him a nice Becker as a reward.

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Beckerhead #42

Not sure if you are being serious there Gingi. That is exactly what is happening. He is getting a BK14, and his "punishment" was hanging out at the armory with his dad and a good group of soldiers who were taking him out for lunch.