Is it wrong to hit my lil bro if he hits me first? ?

Question

I've never hit him b4 because my older brother hit me when i was little and i know how bad it feels.

But yesterday he hit me with a plastic bat so i hit him back -not too hard- but it did leave a red mark.

I feel really bad about this. Was it really that bad?

Answer 1

It's hard to imagine brothers being closer than me and my brother and we used to fight like mortal enemies as kids!  Of course we'd be best mates and playing like nothing happened 5 minutes later!  LOL!  We knew we loved eachother and would even cover up the fight so the other wouldn't get into trouble.  I think it's a natural part of being brothers.  Just do yourself a favor and always be there for him when others try to take advantage of him.  In the long-run you'll be glad you did...NO friend will be there for you later in life like a brother will.

Answer 2

next time do a prank on him to smarten him up.

Answer 3

If you aren't that much older than him then I wouldn't worry about it. My two year old son hits my 10 year old and it would not be appropriate for my older to hit him back. Your brother is probably old enough to know better. Tell him not to hit you again or it's only fair for you to hit him back.  

Answer 4

Just grab the bat and take it away from him. You be the more mature

brother and tell him in a normal voice that you don't appreciate his actions. Just hitting back escalates the fight and irritation toward each other.

You didn't give your age or his age, so it's hard to answer.

Answer 5

Only if he hit you first of course not make him stop talk to him because if you dont h**l keep doing it then you will to and this will never stop

Answer 6

I'm the youngest of four children (brother is 10 years older, sister is seven, brother 2 years and 11 months older). When we were younger we used to fight. they have become family stories. My brother who I am closest in age to, rolled me into a wall and my oldest brother wouldn't hit but shake me if I hit him or pulled his hair. My sister was a scrather. Now, there is no one in the world closer than us. I'm 24 and friends and cousins are jealous how close we are. Kids will fight. Just never be mean on purpose or abuse each other. small scuffles though are expected. Also, like the other person mentioned, no one will be there for you like a sibling will. They know you in and out and if you are good to each other will use what they know to help better you as you grow not hurt you.  

Answer 7

Yes it's wrong to hit your bro back. Because since you did that, "Since you hit me, I'll hit you back" thing, he will model it. And even implement on others. He will use it as a mean to resolve conflict. The next time he does it again, tell him, "Sorry bro, I don't want to fight with you using fists. If you want to fight, fight with me using words." And when I say words, I meant good debating skills. So instead, it's be a healthy rival then an aggressive one where people are harmed physically.

P.S. I like it when you say "i know how bad it feels." :) I respect you for that.