Hey everyone,
This question is in regard to the following post:
I would agree that removing yourself from a hostile situation is usually the best option to protect yourself from immediate physical attack.
But is it ALWAYS the BEST option?
There are other social dynamics that may need to be considered.
There's a difference between a "school yard fight" and a random "mugging". A mugging has the potential of escalating into full fledged life or death combat. Whereas, there's little chance of a fight with a bully evolving into combat.
When it comes to a high school fight, COWARDICE can potentially do more harm to an individual than duking it out. Running away would immediately be seen as cowardice by the bully but upon reflection, the victim would also recognize running away as cowardice. Cowardice may protect the individual from physical harm, but there's a mental and emotional wound that is created. It can have REAL lasting effects upon a person. It can destroy their self respect, and affect all aspects of their life in the future.
With regard to the high school fight, running away hasn't defused the situation. It has only delayed the inevitable. The victim, is required to be in the presence of his attackers, and by running away he has conveyed weakness. It's only a matter of time, before the victim is cornered in the bathroom, and is forced to defend himself.
In my opinion, a "victim" should learn to give and more importantly, take a punch. He shouldn't fear it. This requires taking a class in something like MMA.
There are times when a person needs to "Man Up!". Either to protect those that are weaker, or when it comes to issues with self respect.
Self respect is a major element to a happy and fruitful life, and acts of cowardice can leave a lasting impact on a person.
Submitted July 31, 2017 at 11:22AM by Mazcok http://ift.tt/2uR0qOk
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