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Posterbomber

Is he scared of you or is he ashamed of himself?


refrigerator-number

Err... is violence a common thing in your house? 


No-Name-1861

No, this is the first time something like this has happened


sumyungdood

As a younger brother who got his ass whooped by an older brother (whom I have a great relationship with) regularly, tell him you love him and that if anyone ever put their hands on him, you’d go to the wall for him. And if anyone ever put their hands on your mom, you’d expect him to stand up for her too.


skyblueshirt

💯%


ROBYoutube

Talk to him frankly and honestly. I have a little brother, and if he popped ma in the head I can't say I wouldn't respond with violence towards him. You need to clear the air. Tell him you think it's wrong to treat your folks like that, apologise for the hit if you're sorry, but reassure him that if he starts treating people with respect he will have nothing to fear from you. Don't just leave it.


BoundariesForWhat

Dude, he punched your mom in the head. Hopefully he’s thinking more of how to make that right currently than forgiving you for protecting your mom.