For me it is fine, that bastard will think twice next time.
this post was submitted on 25 Apr 2025
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If his Dad's reaction is any indication, he likely won't.
Except the cat owner is willing to go to bat for the cat
If nothing else that kid will understand he's picking a fight with more than a cat
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Idk,
Shouting “Hey, don’t do that” loud and clear may be more effective.
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kid may have thought they where alone and will get jumped from getting caught.
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May alert the parents their kid is up to mischief.
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Doesn’t potentially start an escalation war with neighbors
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Doesn’t carry the small risk of the child falling or otherwise getting hurt with you as an easy blame.
Think of it like this: Does the kid now understand the “evil” of their actions to try be better next time. Or will they feel vindicated by their parents support against your “evil”
"Teach the bully to be more careful before they torment animals."
Or will they feel vindicated by their parents support against your “evil”
Then that's a parental problem, not a problem caused by the action.
The code of Hammurabi clearly states an eye for an eye.
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