When my daughter was in school a few years back when this really got started, she brought home the paper work from school that we had to ‘read together and sign.
I typed up the alternative version that said basically “If assaulted by a ‘bully’ my daughter will defend herself to the full extent of her ability and regardless of the outcome, the school will be sued for allowing that assault to take place. During her suspension, I will take vacation days from work and we will have the time of our lives doing all the things she wants to do. There will be no ‘punishment’, rather it will be a great time for her. Should the school choose to expel her, she will get a GED and the school loses money.”
In short, I made it clear that they could “urinate up a rope’. I never did sign their version and she presented them with ours.
Good for you Norm. We think very much alike.
Bravo sir!
I did not want my kids going through school with the problems I had due to bullies. If one person in the school was getting beat on or thrown in the mud, it was likely me.
I put both kids in a small religious private school and both started Karate at about age 6.
Word goes around and all but the craziest kid will leave a kid who knows self defense alone.
I too am participating in the sport and have to admit that it is the most fun I have ever had. I really enjoy the sparring. I sparred at a big Black Belt test a week ago and still hurt, although not in near as many places. (^;
Oh yea, now I also teach Karate at their school.