Retaliate not attack

My dear son 
For almost a week you would come home and tell us how your frienmy (sometimes you do say he is your friend) hit you or how the other boys were fughting with you. I spoke to the teacher, concerned parents and even the kids. Your little tales continued. The teacher assured me the kids don't hurt each other and they are only playing. Then one day you came home with what i would call a punched in eye. That day your dad sat you down and explained the importance of self-defense or what i would call retaliation. I have always told you to hit back if some one hurts you. But somehow what your dad said registered. Two days later your teacher complained to me that you were hitting the frienmy and not settling down. I told her, "we have taught him to hit back if a classmate hits him." She looked at me for a moment and nodded. I am happy to report no further complaints. Not from you nor your teacher. You need to give it back to the people who hurt you. Mumma is not going to solve your problems. That's the way she grew up. And that's how you need to raise yourself. It's one of the most important lessons of life. Hope you remember this one for always my dear. As always, i love you.