Should Parents teach their Kids Self Defense and how to handle a figth?

Question

Tell me about your experiences in fights and a young age.

Answer 1

I remember my parents telling me to hit anyone who hits me well, they didn't teach eceptions and I hit a sped student. (I think he has forgoten)I still feel horrible!

sign your kid up for karate!(its better and teaches self disciplie and other virtues.

Answer 2

Kids should learn basic self defense. Of course, starting a fight isn't acceptable, and schools these days don't agree with basic ideas of defense, but I certainly agree. When I have kids, I'd rather have my kid suspended for a day or two than end up in the hospital. Not that I wouldn't fight the school system.

Though the media stresses the amount of murderers and kidnappers than there really are, knowing that extra defense tactic, or a way to evade someone could save your childs life.

My experience with defense isn't much. I've taken my share of hits, but my schools a few years ago didn't accept self defense. Now, you get suspended for being beaten up too, just because you are involved. You can just stand there and get your butt beat and STILL get suspended.

Answer 3

not until the age of 13 or so. violence  is NEVER the answer to anything. i had a problem one time at a water park and in the end, the other girl was kicked out of the water park permanently. had i fought back, i would have been banned as well. although there is nothing wrong with learning how to block.

Answer 4

yes, my whole life my dad taught my sister and i to fight. but he also stressed that we should only fight back, not start any fights. my first fight was with this boy in 8th grade. im glad my dad taught me to fight cause this kid was picking on a girl much smaller than him, i took him down and actually had to have my friends pull me off him. every kid should be able to protect themselves

Answer 5

There is nothing wrong with teaching SELF DEFENSE. I think its is vital in the world we live in today. I was never taught how to fight because I grew up Cristian. But in Grade Nine I was attacked by another girl and because I didnt fight back she ended up dislocating my shoulder! I think violence is wrong. But you have to know how to defend yourself. If you put your children in Karate or Aikido classes they are taught that you must never intentionally hurt someone else and it actually teaches you how to DEFEND yourself.

Answer 6

Yes.

I've never actually been in a fight, but ever since I can remember, my uncle has taught me how. I know how to use self defense so if anyone ever tries to hurt me, they won't kill me. I do know that fighting is only for self defense and a last resort, therefore, I've never had to use it. :)

I think kids should know that, but be taught when it's okay (during self defense). The way the world is today, it's not all roses and daisies. People break into houses. People rob. People rape and murder people. What would it be to teach a child that fighting is NEVER the answer when sometimes it will save your child's life.

Answer 7

I have 2 boys (16 & 13).  I taught them that they better not ever start a fight, but if some one starts a fight with them, they have my permission to finish it.

By finish it, I don't mean just defend yourself, I mean that they should make the other person sorry that they ever messed with them.

I'm sure I'll get thumbs down for this, but each of my boys have only been in one fight ever.  Why?  Because the other kids know what will happen if they mess with them.

Answer 8

i have studied and trained in tae-kwon-do for 7 years now...i have taught my nieces what i know...im glad i did...they can handle most situations on there own with confidence...but they also know when to run...the sad part is...some parents do not have the resourses to send there kids to self defence courses..and thats where the kids learn to fight...and not defend themselfs.

Answer 9

Yes. Everyone should know how to defend themselves in case of an attack. Even if it is only learning how to get out of a hold and run. (That is what is taught in "Self-defense" class.)

I plan to enter my children in Karate. It is a good physical activity that not only provides a means for self defense if needed, but also teaches discipline, morals, and respect.  

When I was younger, my parents first told me never to hit and to run away. As physical fights became increasingly familiar to me, I learned how to hit back, because running away only seemed to make them come after me and there was never an adult around. I do not want my children to start fights, but I do want them to end them early on so that people do not mess with them physically.

Answer 10

Most fights are verbal, and regardless of all the cute rhymes, yes, words hurt.

If you DO consider teaching your kids self defense, it is very important to do this is a responsible and non-violent way, such as an Aikido class which teaches students to subvert an attack by using the momentum from their opponents fight-techniques.  

Teaching kids *to* fight, on the other hand, is a bad idea, which demeans their self-confidence and makes them FEEL like they need to fight.  You could end up with a kid in trouble.

Answer 11

Yes but make it clear that they are not to be bullies, its for self defense...they need to know how to protect themselves...