http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/266283/Should-bullying-victims-be-allowed-physical-self-defense If a child is physically attacked by a another child at school, and the school staff had knowledge of prior bullying of the victim by the aggressor, should the victim have the right to defend himself or herself with physical force, without being disciplined? Why or why not? GreatSchools en-us MommaElaine Yes I feel that students that are bullied should defend themselves if they are being attacked. Our first human instincts is self preservation. Protecting ones self is a right. no ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/266283/Should-bullying-victims-be-allowed-physical-self-defense?cpage=1#comment_435841 5100.435841 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:59:27 -0700 Anonymous www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3132/textPlease check this out. Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007 http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/266283/Should-bullying-victims-be-allowed-physical-self-defense?cpage=1#comment_272246 5100.272246 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:33:40 -0700 donnalynn very good response. I like it. i dont like the thought of my child fighting back, but grabing their arms and holding them back and yelling at them. Very Good! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/266283/Should-bullying-victims-be-allowed-physical-self-defense?cpage=1#comment_270232 5100.270232 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:33:00 -0700 donnalynn very good response. I like it. i dont like the thought of my child fighting back, but grabing their arms and holding them back and yelling at them. Very Good! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/266283/Should-bullying-victims-be-allowed-physical-self-defense?cpage=1#comment_270231 5100.270231 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:33:00 -0700 wmcochrane1 Hi - I am sending your answer that I live very much to the Assistant Principal of a school I know there is an issue at and will ask for ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/266283/Should-bullying-victims-be-allowed-physical-self-defense?cpage=1#comment_269569 5100.269569 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:13:42 -0700 wmcochrane1 No they have to run and get help - their friends should run and get help - if you fight back you get suspended tooBecause where do you draw the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/266283/Should-bullying-victims-be-allowed-physical-self-defense?cpage=2#comment_269568 5100.269568 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:11:17 -0700 donnalynn Yes i think the child has the right to physically defend themselves, if other person starts the attack first. they should not be disciplined if the other starts and doesn't ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/266283/Should-bullying-victims-be-allowed-physical-self-defense?cpage=2#comment_269086 5100.269086 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:57:59 -0700 Suomi0304 As a teacher, you may be surprised but I say yes. I am not for fighting but I am for self-defense. I have a black belt. Karate means "open hand" ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/266283/Should-bullying-victims-be-allowed-physical-self-defense?cpage=2#comment_266306 5100.266306 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:39:30 -0700