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I agree. I am also of the belief that the prevalence of violent video games combined with the increased violence in movies is another contributing factor. By the time they are 16 they have watched and participated in more killing than a war veteran. But with none of the real life consequences that war veterans experience.

The topic is straying a bit but since we are talking about fighting back and what we tell our kids I will mention my concern with the fighting lessons. Many of us older fellers in here can remember having fist fights all through school and many times there would be a new found friendship after getting some swats or after school time in detention together.

Things have changed dramatically. With many schools implementing a zero tolerance policy, fighting will likely get you arrested or even expelled. Another big change is the level of violence teens are exposed to through media. I never once worried about someone stabbing or shooting me over a fight and I spent 8 years of my schooling attending school in Pasadena Texas being one of 10 white guys. These kids are shooting and stabbing each other enough these days that it can be risky even having an argument.

That fine line between self defense and revenge.