A mother told her kids to hit back if a bully hits them at school. The internet is divided. Do you teach your kids to fight back or walk away?
A TikTok video by 27-year-old mother Brittany Norris went viral after she said she teaches her children to physically defend themselves if attacked at school rather than simply reporting it to a teacher. She added that if fighting back isn’t enough, she would personally step in. The video divided the internet instantly, with millions of views and thousands of comments arguing both sides.
Supporters said they grew up being told to “tell a teacher” and nothing ever changed. Many parents shared experiences of their children being bullied repeatedly while schools failed to act. They argued that self-defense is a basic right, even for children, and that teaching kids to stand up for themselves builds confidence and stops the cycle.
Critics said encouraging violence teaches kids the wrong lesson and could lead to suspensions or escalation. The debate continues, but most parents in the comments sided with the mom.