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mcgeggy t1_is5kfdn wrote

Reply to comment by BILLTHETHRILL17 in What is the right way for parents to request footage from school bus in Monmouth County. There are suspicions of bullying. by Turbulent-Mood-6926

The problem is getting picked on by a bully may involve everything except physical contact. So while a punch in the nose may be appropriate after a certain point of repetitive harassment, it’s probably the victim who couldn’t take it anymore that gets in trouble… Especially in a school setting.

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BILLTHETHRILL17 t1_is5xpcb wrote

As a parent it wouldn't matter to me. If my kid is getting bullied, defends himself and then gets suspended, he would receive no punishment from me. As long as he was defending himself.

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mcgeggy t1_is6qabi wrote

Sure, but from a child’s perspective, sticking up for one’s self and then getting suspended can be pretty upsetting too…

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BILLTHETHRILL17 t1_is6quka wrote

I think that the kid probably gets his value system more from his family than school system. It would definitely be dramatic for the kid no doubt, I do agree. But if the parent stood by him it would be great life lesson.

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mcgeggy t1_is6riut wrote

Well, standing by your kids and supporting them is certainly a keystone of good parenting! Except for those bullies parents of course…

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BILLTHETHRILL17 t1_is6rls9 wrote

You are probably right. At what point does verbal abuse trickle into physical contact. I would say when the victim has had enough of it.

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