"Son, why are you frustrated?" "She took the remote." "Daughter, is that true?" "Yes." "Okay. Daughter, you apologize for taking the remote. Son, you apologize for the headlock. Now, what is the rule about remotes?" "We take turns." "Great. High five. Go play."
If your teenager beats up a classmate, you can be sued for medical bills. If your child has a history of fighting, get a behavioral therapist involved before the police are. kidsfighting.com
| Feature | Mutual Fight | Bullying | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Power Balance | Equal size/age | Imbalanced power | | Emotional State | Both angry/frustrated | One scared, one predatory | | Duration | Ends naturally | Repeated over time | | Resolution | Reconciliation possible | Power struggle | "Son, why are you frustrated
We do not recommend children engage in street fights. However, if a stranger attempts to grab your child, all rules are off. Teach your child to bite, scream, kick the groin, and run. Self-defense against abduction is the only time "fighting back" is mandatory. Part 7: A Practical Script for Parents You walk into the living room. Your son has your daughter in a headlock. What do you say? Now, what is the rule about remotes