Just a little perspective from the other side of this issue. I was beaten up regularly by my school mates, and I distinctly remember being 18 and driving to a scary gas station and thinking, "wow... it's finally a crime to attack me."
I have no idea what is the best way to deal with school yard violence, but saying it's okay is pretty terrible. Just one tiny boy's opinion.
I am sorry to hear about your experiences growing up. I was a small boy, too and fortunately avoided fights. I don't think anyone here is advocating fighting, but making a minor scuffle into a felony is going too far. Bullies should be dealt with, but in a more reasonable way.
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ansipizza ago
Just a little perspective from the other side of this issue. I was beaten up regularly by my school mates, and I distinctly remember being 18 and driving to a scary gas station and thinking, "wow... it's finally a crime to attack me."
I have no idea what is the best way to deal with school yard violence, but saying it's okay is pretty terrible. Just one tiny boy's opinion.
Kwijibo ago
I am sorry to hear about your experiences growing up. I was a small boy, too and fortunately avoided fights. I don't think anyone here is advocating fighting, but making a minor scuffle into a felony is going too far. Bullies should be dealt with, but in a more reasonable way.