I'm not encouraging my sons to fight, but I do think they need to know how to defend themselves. For this reason I have not only taught them to fight, but also have the practice on a kick bag and have them work out. I also have taught them how to deal with someone wanting to fight them and to use none violent methods when necessary. I do not want my kids being bullied.
2006-10-14 19:39:25 · 17 answers · asked by billy f 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I think it's a good idea to teach your kids how to defend theirselves...or pay and have them take some defense
classes. The dangers nowadays are too many to number,
and times are getting more violent as we speak. I took
classes in martial arts when I was younger, and I taught
my kids everything I was taught. And then I sent them to
classes of their own. It makes me feel better knowing that
they'll have an edge if something or someone wants to
hurt one of them.
Also...DISCIPLINE is an important lesson that's taught
in any kind of martial arts. I'd recommend it to anyone.
2006-10-14 19:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is important to teach your kids life situations like that because most likely they will come across situations like that during their life. It is good that you teach them the difference between fighting and self-defense. It turns out better this way because then they will also learn 'from you' that bullying is wrong, therefore they wont ever be bullies themselves, yet they will know what to do if ever confronted. Ive taught my daughter a few things myself, shes an only child and a girl so she might be in situations at school or somewhere that she wont have anyone to defend her or back her up. Shes kinda shy so I try teaching her a little bit of self- defense just incase.
2006-10-14 19:53:17 · answer #2 · answered by Esme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know that it is wrong, and i don't really blame you about not wanting your kids to be bullied, i really hope that you are teaching them other means to settle their problems. and that they themselves don't become bullies. while my son was growing up i always taught him to walk away. and some times that did not work and yes there were times he did get his butt kicked, so he has learned to defend himself. i did not have to teach him. he is now 13 6 foot tall, and the ones that use to pick on him don't any more. so, as long as you are teaching your boys that there are other means of solving problem. i don't see any thing wrong with it.
2006-10-15 03:21:54 · answer #3 · answered by here to help 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want my son to start boxing or self defence when he gets to about 9yrs old, just so he can take care of him self as the world seems to be getting more violant, even schools these days with stabbings and vicious assaults.
But i think its important to teach them only to fight if they really have to
and NOT start fights for no reason AND not to be a bully them selves
2006-10-14 21:00:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get them into a martial arts class that focuses on self defense and self control. But it is a good idea for them to be able to defend themselves. I would just make sure that they don't misuse their knowledge, which it sounds like you are teaching them already.
2006-10-14 19:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can relate to that, when my oldest girl was five a bully boy was five picking on her three yr. sister i taught her same values,and how to fight as your talkin about and next time that bullie came over and started his crap my five yr. old asked him to stop and he refused so they both put up there fists and my girl punched that boy in the chin he took off running home crying and never had another problem with him. teaching defense as a last resort to fighting is a must in this screwed up world.
2006-10-15 02:39:27 · answer #6 · answered by howie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have taught my daughter to defend herself. At school, a boy punched her in the stomach and she hit him back and was suspended for fighting! I went up to the school and talked to the principal and asked him this question: "If the boy had tried to rape her would she have been suspended for defending herself?" He said no, and I said then that is what she was doing the other day....DEFENDING HERSELF!!
2006-10-14 20:35:30 · answer #7 · answered by Monique 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i am teaching them to fight
my parents never taught me all this so i was always bullied i wont let it happen with my kids
so go ahead
2006-10-14 23:25:27 · answer #8 · answered by may_minu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not alone. most parents enrol their kids in martial arts . The teachers teach them respect and discipline, how to avoid trouble, and how to defend themselves when they absolutely have to.
2006-10-14 19:49:46 · answer #9 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with teaching self-defense. Make sure to also show them other ways to solve problems as well though too.
2006-10-14 19:47:08 · answer #10 · answered by Laura 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋