Little boys fighting

[Buff]

Saw two 5 year olds wad up after a tee ball game. One kid took the other's hat and threw it in a trash can. The hatless one jumped one him for it and bloodied his nose. It was all broken up under a minute. You would have thought the world was coming to an end when bloody noses Mama made it over there. It ended up in a BIG seen. What is the world coming to that 2 5year olds can't get in a tussel? How can anybody expect their son to become a man if he hasn't tested his self against others. Win loose or draw there is alot to be learned in a good skuffal. I know I'm old but I just don't get it. Bloody nose learned that if you do something, it may be funny at the time but you will have a price to pay. The other kid learned if you stick up for your self you wont get picked on.

[lameduck]

Well said

[Mac...]

I've been told from a very early age, "Never mess with a mans hat!!!"
Glad to see people are still teaching right and wrong

[brymor31]

My son knows not to start anything, but sometimes you have to end it.

[Snacks]

Well said!

[Bucknasty]

Tha'ts the general "wussification" of our kiddos. I will tell you, I got my nose smushed in a few times, life lessons learned, in what I consider the easy way.

Specifically, I learned:
1) Don't talk about people's mamma's
2) Don't call another man's girl a B***ch
3) Don't pinch another mans nipple with pickle Pinchers (salad tongs, whatever) weird, I know.
4) Do not shoot at a lot bigger kid with a BB gun
5) Do not tear down some other kids "club house"

Glad I learned them this way at a young age and not too much trauma!

[bowhuntermac]

This PC business is turning us into a nation of wussies. Growing up, I was in my share (and probably a few other people's) share of scuffles with friends and classmates. As long as two boys of similar size and age are going at it without weapons, let them have at it. It is part of being a boy!

[BRALEYOUTDOORS]

I saw a fight between a 8 yr old and a 6yr old last night.....in my front yard....tweeen my kids....I let em go at it! LOL

[Txjourneyman]

When I was a kid one of the most important things my dad taught me was how to use my hands. Those lessons served me well over the years. Much to my wifes chagrin I am teaching my daughter how to defend herself. My wife thinks a girl doesn't nee to know how to box. I think, "Well, just in case..."

[Wapiti Seeker]

I'm surprised the momma didn't get on the phone with an attorney, after all her little angel was assualted

[Buff]

Tha'ts the general "wussification" of our kiddos. I will tell you, I got my nose smushed in a few times, life lessons learned, in what I consider the easy way.

Specifically, I learned:
1) Don't talk about people's mamma's
2) Don't call another man's girl a B***ch
3) Don't pinch another mans nipple with pickle Pinchers (salad tongs, whatever) weird, I know.
4) Do not shoot at a lot bigger kid with a BB gun
5) Do not tear down some other kids "club house"

Glad I learned them this way at a young age and not too much trauma!

I bet #3 had beer involved..... or another totally differant life style

[black plague]

I agree, a lot of lessons I learned were the hard way. But I do belive that makes a stronger man. This world is in need of real men. Maybe if our supposed leader would have got a bloody nose or two he would not be out playing golf. He would be working on our budget and doing his job.

[jerp]

I agree. I remember as kid I was a little scared of being punched. Then I got in my first scrap and a kid clocked me a good one. From watching TV cowboys who always knocked people out with one punch I guess I thought it would hurt worse than it did. Realizing you can take a few shots and stay in the fight is an important rite of passage for a boy.

[Tmag]

My son knows not to start anything, but sometimes you have to end it.

My son lived by this rule growing up, he had to finish it with his cousin who kept picking one day and they are great friends now. Amazing how a little behind kicking gives one humility.

[kmack]

...not to start anything, but sometimes you have to end it.

Exact words from my Dad many years ago. Then followed by, "And here's how you end it...."

I was then given instruction on how to defend myself and quickly end the matter. I did have to use these instructions, but only 3 times in Jr High and never again after that.