Should we retaliate to the dangerous thing?
By mari123
@mari123 (1861)
China
September 27, 2007 9:28am CST
The urge to get even is a deep seated behaviour.
When a child is pushed by a brother or sister, usually their first reaction is to push back.
Even adults act in this tit-for-tat way.
When offended by someone, they may want to get even.
Granted, most adults will not give a literal shove, but many will push back in subtle ways.
Perhaps they spread harmful gossip about the offender or find ways to prevent him from succeeding.
Whatever method is used, the intent is the same -- to repay in kind, to retaliate.
So why is it not right to retaliate when someone offends us?
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@SilentRose19 (1733)
• United States
27 Sep 07
I think that in life there are several situations that will let you have the decision whether or not to retaliate or to repay some for of an offense. Although I know it has been done by me and several others, i'd have to say you shouldn't do it. There are some times when you know what is best for you and your family, and sometimes your just taking cheap shots because you can. I think that you should pick and choose your battles in life, because there are certain things that are worth retaliating on and some that are simply not. In life we must set an example for chilren, even those that are not our own. Just so that we can keep them in high spirits, and get them into a good set of mind. If children act like children they're whole life, then thats exactly what they'll be as an adult a child. So push back when you feel it is neccesary and don't when you don't.
