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Originally Posted by fastfredracing
I want to raise a son, that is compassionate, and kind, and not a bully but do not want to make a little sissy who cowers at the first signs of aggression, and is afraid to stick up for himself.
I know what my dad would have told me to do.
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I feel the same way with my 9yo son. he's been on Karate for 3-4 years and can punch really-really hard aside from kicking good... story goes that other kids have taken advantage of his kindness.
I keep biting my tongue and ask him to be compassionate, the other kids sincerely don't know what they're up against. I have asked him to move, run if needed, go to teacher/leader, ignore, etc.. before any punches. So far he has been holding his temper and I think this is the lesson he's learning.. beating up a smaller or kids with handicaps, etc.. is for cowards.. he needs to be the better person.