[phobosanomaly]

I'm sorry you had to go through that.

Where would you draw the line between complex social interaction (mild, sporadic bullying) that gives an opportunity to learn social patterns of behavior, and a wholly negative experience with no benefits?

I'm attempting to build a spectrum between:

A. Never letting a kid ride a bicycle because of the remote possibility they might fall and hurt themselves

B. Giving your 9 year-old a 600cc dirtbike with no helmet, and setting them loose in Manhattan.

The parent comment I was responding to, as well as your comment have established a similar spectrum between never letting your child experience interpersonal adversity, versus making your child's life a living hell.

There's a healthy middle-ground somewhere in there. That's what I'm arguing for. Give kids challenges they can overcome on their own, and it will make them more capable adults. Don't throw your kids into wolf-pits.