Why is violence a solution for kids?

[theloneassassin]

It's called a typo, well all have them. I try to type to fast and i don't pay attention.

Then perhaps editing it >.>?

Lol i love your avatar.. and yes.. i don't think things through, i am tired and i am slow right now normally i am just a little bit faster . This made me think of a saying, that those who think they know it all know nothing and ever will, those that recognize there mistakes and how dumb they are will strive to learn more and become more intelligent.

You know that is one of the most mature and open-minded answers I've seen on the internet.
*Shakes hand.

*shakes hand back, I always call myself dumb and i always hear myself say, why the hell don't i know what this word means or what that means or why that happens, so i look it up and i learn, If i was a know-it-all i would just say well i bet that's the way it happened or i bet that's what that means, then i would never learn. We all have done this but some people do it a lot more then others, No one on this planet is stupid, everyone has some intelligence in some field, maybe even just talking to other people. I know you may say well there are some idiots who do drugs or kill people but, sometimes even they have the ability to be smart.

 

[SpudsBM]

Trying to argue human nature?

 

[Caligulust]

It's a kind of instant gratification.
Sometimes the opposing party doesn't want or care for a logical argument. Typically, you have to deal with another person's bull crap. If a kid is willfully an ass they probably don't care much for the repercussions. You get angry, and something about their smirks infuriates you. It seems to make more sense to literally wipe the smile off of their face than hoping they'll leave you alone if you ignore them or tell them to stop.

Anyways, it seems to serve better as a lesson to not fight when you're older.

 

[lowkey_jotunn]

I'm of the firm belief that a certain amount of violence is necessary at this point of human evolution. It's what keeps people in line. The basic understanding that if you're too much of a jerk-ass, at some point you're going to get punched in the mouth, and it's going to be VERY unpleasant.

I certainly don't think that it's always the answer or even the best answer. But as long as it's a potential answer, it will serve it's purpose.

It's a kind of instant gratification.

Also, this. As much fun as it can be to belittle someone, point out the flaws in their logic, prove them wrong in every feasible way... sometimes, it's just more satisfying to see them suffer physically. And really, the instantaneous response is a very clear way of letting someone know, "you've just crossed a line. Whatever you just said or did was so far beyond acceptable that simply telling you isn't sufficient."

 

[Choppaduel]

People get more brutal as they become more educated, not the other way around.

Hmmm... this ones got me thinking. I would say that people become more insipid insidious (subtly evil) as they become more educated, but things definitely escalate as people learn. Knowledge is power.(to some extent)

edit: sorry, wrong word

 

[OniaPL]

As "sad" as it may be, it is true. If violence doesn't solve your problem, you aren't using enough of it.

I actually made many friends through violence, either by protecting or beating up (Yes, I know it sounds stupid,but it's true). Violence shouldn't be so shunned as it is; Humans are rather violent by nature, and no matter how much we try to hide behind the curtain we call civilization, it doesn't change our primitive parts.

What I have learned, violence prevents people from being dicks. When you see the idiot kid who's an ass to everyone, he's the one who hasn't experienced violence.

Or this or that, do people not realize that in real life things don't work like that!

This phrase slightly annoyed me. How can you deny the fact that a lot of humans solve their problem with violence in this "real life", and don't suffer consequences. You could try visiting Somalia, for example.

Even at this moment, there is violent problem solving going on right now. The citizens are using violence. Maybe you could tell them that it doesn't work in "real life".

 

[Uszi]

So Escapist, have you ever noticed how so many peoples response is i am going to kick his ass? Or this or that, do people not realize that in real life things don't work like that! Let's here some of your stories about kids saying or doing or thinking stupid things.

Because aggression is a base and useful biological instinct.

One that society represses, rightfully so in my opinion, to maintain order, peace and civility.

But one which cannot be stamped out by mere social convention. And one that will serve you quite well if your civilization ever falls and you find yourself locked in a life and death struggle against your neighbors, as your ancestors once were.

 

[TAGM]

Well, You can't really expect Kids to be diplomats, can you? Even the ones that are find themselves thinking that they have to punch someone before they listen.
Trust me, I know. I was there. I remember someone in year 11 (Age 15-16) Saying to me that his opinion (That I sucked, basicaly) was right because loads of people aggread with it.
I'll let that sink in for a moment.

 

[TehCookie]

I think it's all just social hierarchy. Kids aren't that complex and have the animalistic strongest = alpha. As adults, fighting won't put food on the table or protect you, but having money and business power does.

 

[GenericAmerican]

Because violence may not be the best answer, or the right answer, but it will always be an answer; and with the proper application, will always work.

 

[Tharwen]

Because that's the first time you've had the strength or freedom to fight. Also, the way children grow at different rates makes it... more interesting.

Another thing is that children don't really have the power to do anything else. Pretty much the only other thing they can do to deal with a problem is to tell a parent or teacher, and that doesn't actually result in solving the problem yourself.

RANDOM OPINION INCOMING:

Hacking a site is the internet equivalent of punching someone in the face. It's no longer an amazing skill that shows off technical prowess or superiority; it's just a brutish, aggressive way of humiliating someone. That's why Anonymous always 'wins'; they always punch the opponent in the face as soon as they do anything. It's why I think Anonymous and the people who support their actions are so immature. They only retaliate in a very childish (see, I'm finally referencing the thread ) way, and hopefully people will start to realise that soon.

 

[Leftnt Sharpe]

Because hurting someone in the long term takes a lot of effort and is not always possible? Actually bringing someone down and ruining their life is really really hard unless you are in a position of power over that person.

 

[AndyFromMonday]

I was in kindergarden, at age 5 I think. We were outside during recess and the caretakers were to busy caring for the morons attempting to scale the walls to notice me and 3 other pals playing with rocks. We threw them in random places and giggled whilst we threatened to throw them at the caretakers behind their back. One of the kids, however, got a goddamn boulder and threw it in the air. He screamed "BOULDER!" and pointed towards it. The boulder eventually complied with the laws of physics and started its slow descent to the ground. Unfortunately, the moron who threw the boulder was standing right under it so you can imagine what happened. The boulder came falling down, hitting the kid right on the head. It was gruesome to say the least. The kid survived but I can tell you the concussion was not mild and there was a lot of blood involved.

 

[TheTim]

Its a short term solution for everything, works like a charm

 

[Life_Is_A_Mess]

It's a mixture of hormones and survival of the fitest durr hurr mentality. Basically it's the hormones talking.

 

[bl4ckh4wk64]

It's not just kids, everyone does it because it's what their basic instincts tell them to do. The animal side of them.

 

[silver wolf009]

Because violence is the final disiplinary tool. When it comes right down to it, when all the pre-set mentalities of society fade, violence really is the only communicator.

 

[CarpathianMuffin]

It's the quickest and easiest ways for short term problem solving. Kids don't tend to think as long term at a young age.

That. Kids think in very simple terms, and they don't really know how to cope with ideas like talking it out. It's why there's so many lectures about it.

 

[Goody]

As for why kids default to it, just imagine a person is a computer. A kid is one that's between being assembled and having Windows installed, operating on the fail-safe BIOS defaults. Those defaults were coded back when man had to hunt just to stay fed, and back then violence was the only way you survived. Nobody has gotten around to updating Man's BIOS since then.

That analogy fits far too well.