[jae471]

We have let the principal know that we have taught our son to hit back. We're not raising a victim. If he doesn't like it, we're willing to have our son suspended.

This worked for me. I was in the thrid grade and having a lot of problems with some of the other students. I eventually got into a fist-fight. My defense at the principal's office was "My parents told me to fight back if someone hits me." That was the end of it, and being my first offense, I was free to go. The other kid got a three-day suspension -- he had problems before. I also never had a problem with the other students after that day. (This was in 1988.)

[katnip]

I also never had a problem with the other students after that day.

Good for you!

[Junior]

Dude, you were in third grade in '88? Now I feel really old ...