I must have missed the memo when 'recess justice' and fighting became legitimate forms of negotiation, especially for children.

I have managed 44 years of life with out so much as a push. I either talked my way out of a mess or walked away. I have never encountered anything that has been worth trowing a punch over.

Bullies prey on weakness. They rely on the fact that the victim has low self worth/esteem and needs their acceptance. My parents taught me early on that my self worth came from me and no one else. Never had 'lots' of friends but those that I did have were good friends.

As for there being no rules. How can anyone expect there to be any rules when we live in a society that seems to live by the mantra of 'win at all costs' and 'do what ever it takes to win'?

In my opinion, we as a society are far to willing to use violence as a first resort rather than a last one. The idea seems to be it satisfies our need for a quick resolution with out the use of our brains and not realizing that the results are usually short term and only escalate the problem when it resurfaces.

Judging from some of the responses here, it seems this mindset s fostered at a very young age. I am glad my parents were of a different mind set. One more thing to be greatull for.

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