In my day one pop in the nose ended it, now the kid goy you over a barrel because you got principles But now things are different. A friend sent me this and well read

HIGH SCHOOL -- 1959 vs. 2009

Scenario 1:
Joe goes quail hunting before school and then pulls into the school parking lot with his shotgun in his truck's gun rack.
1959 - Vice Principal comes over, looks at Joe's shotgun, goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Joe.
2009 - School goes into lock down, FBI called, Joe hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers..


Scenario 2:
Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.
1959 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins.. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.
2009 - Police called and SWAT team arrives -- they arrest both Johnny and Mark. They are both charged with assault and both expelled even though Johnny started it.


Scenario 3:
Jeffrey will not be still in class, he disrupts other students.
1959 - Jeffrey sent to the Principal's office and given a good paddling by the Principal. He then returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again...
2009 - Jeffrey is given huge doses of Ritalin. He becomes a zombie. He is then tested for ADD. The school gets extra money from the state because Jeffrey has a disability.

Scenario 4:
Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.
1959 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college and becomes a successful businessman.


2009 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse.. Billy is removed to foster care and joins a gang. The state psychologist is told by Billy's sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has an affair with the psychologist.


Scenario 5:
Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1959 - Mark shares his aspirin with the Principal out on the smoking dock.
2009 - The police are called and Mark is expelled from school for drug violations. His car is then searched for drugs and weapons.


Scenario 6:
Pedro fails high school English.
1959 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English and goes to college.
2009 - Pedro's cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against the state school system and Pedro's English teacher. English is then banned from core curriculum. Pedro is given his diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English.

Scenario 7:
Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from the Fourth of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle and blows up a red ant bed.
1959 - Ants die.
2009 - ATF, Homeland Security and the FBI are all called. Johnny is charged with domestic terrorism. The FBI investigates his parents -- and all siblings are removed from their home and all computers are confiscated. Johnny's dad is placed on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.

Scenario 8:
Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him.
1959 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing...
2009 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in State Prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.


This should hit every email inbox to show how stupid we have become!!
AMEN TO THAT !!

Ask him in a nice way to please don't talk about me behind my back..then warn him about getting hurt. Tell him it is for his own safety. Maybe he thinks you are not telling the truth, then in that case, meet him off of school grounds and warn him again, tell him he will be sorry if HE starts something!! Then if he insists on fighting with you..walk up to him and give him a short, power punch right on his nose...not very hard, you could kill him, just enough to hurt him a little :) I don't think he will bother you anymore..But if he does, do it over again but a little harder. Just be on your toes and duck if you see him swinging at you this time.
I really hate to mention this to you, But some guys just don't understand the consequences, he could get hurt really bad...Best of Luck to You..

1) Concentrate on schoolwork when at school, not childish fighting.

2) Avoid this situation as much as you can, even if it means doing the unthinkable -- going to an adult, telling them what's going on and that you don't want to fight.

3) Pay much closer attention in class so that you'll recognize a run-on sentence when you see one (or write one).

4) Pay much closer attention in class to learn proper punctuation.

5) Pay much closer attention in class when proof-reading is being taught.

6) Pay much closer attention in class on the day sentence structure is being taught.

7) Be a leader in something positive, like sorting out the differences between what's really important and what's not. What you do today affects tomorrow, or many tomorrows.

IF you fight him ; YOU will also be EXPELLED as schools usually expel or suspend BOTH parties involved in a FIGHT ...

You should go to the school counselor and seek their guidance ... then IF a fight does occur; you at least tried to protect your behind ... the proper way . +5

Kick the tar out of him. The only way some people learn is by force.

Dixierock has the best answer.

Unfortunately, some folks just need a good arse whupping to get their attention. If he wants it that bad, give it to em.

But once he's on the ground after the first punch, stop.

Take him down. Just don't mangle him once he IS down.

No fighting. If you can't just continue to ignore him and walk away, go and talk to a counselor of the principal of your school. If you get into a fight you will end up in as much trouble as the other guy -- don't let him win that way.

I had that happen to me eons ago by a kid a little younger than me but about the same size. I ignored him and wouldn't fight. I'd just walk away. Of course, he always bothered me in front of his friends so he would look good.
One day he laid in wait for me and his friends were not present. It was on the stage behind the curtain and right next to the basketball court.
I hit him with my open hand (a slap) which knocked him backward and off his feet and then got on top and started pulling his ears because I was also afraid I would hurt him. Our 6'6" starting BB center must have heard the noise because he hopped onto the stage and pulled me off. I don't advocate violence, but problem was solved.
I think he forgot that I wasn't very big but played football, etc.
Sometimes you have to bear with it until opportunity occurs or maybe just ignore until life changes (someone moves, etc.). You never can win arguing with the ignorant.

Well it sounds like you have pretty good control of your emotions, which is important. Only resort to violence if the kid attacks you first. There's no reason to preempt him if he just backs down anyway. Now, there will always be people who think negatively about you and there's next to nothing you can do about it. If the smack the kid is talking is bad enough, confront him. Ask him exactly why he thinks the way he does. Usually, it will be illogical or just exaggerated because he's mad at you. Even if you can't get him to realize how ridiculous he is, you can still probably get those who are listening in on the conversation to agree with you. Those people are the important ones. The reason being that if you can set an example of nonviolence and conflict resolution then those people now have experience in it also where they can then go on to practice that which you preach. Still others will be friends with the guy who can convince him to stop being a douche. +3