I was raised to stand up for yourself. We had a really small school(<120) where K-12 were all in one building so interaction with the older kids were bound to result in getting picked on or bullying as they call it today. By the time I was in 7th grade the older kids knew that I was not going to be a easy target.
I agree with Jim in that a lot of the kids today are pussies and need to stand up for themselves, fighting their own battles will help them with confidence on down the road.
1st grade at South Elementary called out to fight after school by a 3rd grader.We met across the street from the school at the "boys club" gym. At least 75 students waiting in a circle to watch and not 1 wanting to stop it.
I am still friends today with Jerry Don Moon and he stills reminds me " man i did not stand a chance".
It was the only time through graduation I was ever in a fight.
I took summer school (2 english classes) and graduated early from Midland High School at 15 years old. A few Presidents of the US graduated there too!!Impressive, Blax.
But you forgot to mention that you were 14 years old before finally getting out of the 1st grade.:biglaugh:
I remember those circles well. There seemed to be a code - the opponents were always somewhat evenly matched. And of course no guns or knives, just fists and feet.
And the "circle" made sure there was no further pummeling, once one guy was down on the ground.
Cheers!
You don't look a day over 60!!!!Am I right?I wasn't what you would call a "gifted" student.
That's my high school graduation photo above.
Cheers!
You don't look a day over 60!!!!Am I right?
When I'm 64
Damn that's old.
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