Bullied Kid Fights Back: Right or Wrong?

This act of bullying, caught on tape, and how the victim responded, is drawing a lot of reaction from around the world.

The kid who was being bullied is said to have been picked on his whole school life. But, after being taunted by another student, he finally snapped and in a physical manner, said “enough”.

The question is, while this child is being applauded all over the internet, is this the way to respond? Many experts will say “no...

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