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When it comes to school bullies we can't all be pacifists... right?

Well, our guest today Laura Mazza is pretty okay with her son standing up to the school bully. Why? Well, she had this to say... 

"My son punched another kid today... But was I proud? Yeah, a little bit. I know violence isn’t the answer but I also know that when it comes to bullies you gotta stand up to them. I’m glad he did"

But what do you think? Is it ever okay to punch the school bully? Holly and Andrew discuss...

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Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Guest: Laura Mazza

Producer: Mikayla Floriano 

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