<p>Back in 2011, an Australian teenager was filmed being punched again and again in the school playground by a bully. What made the video go viral was what happened next. The bullying victim lifted up the bully and threw him to the ground, hard. Was that a kind of justice?</p><p>Our guests are Onor, Izzy and Alex from Theatre Bugs in Adelaide.</p>

Back in 2011, an Australian teenager was filmed being punched again and again in the school playground by a bully. What made the video go viral was what happened next. The bullying victim lifted up the bully and threw him to the ground, hard. Was that a kind of justice? Our guests are Onor, Izzy and Alex from Theatre Bugs in Adelaide.

Is it ever okay to fight back against a bully?

Short & Curly is the fun and educational ABC Kids and Family podcast that makes philosophy and ethics easy, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Hosted by Molly Daniels, Carl Smith, and philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith, the show explores big questions for kids about right and wrong, fairness, truth, knowledge, logic, beauty, and art.

Perfect for kids aged 8–12, Short & Curly is loved by families, parents, and teachers worldwide. One of the best kids shows for curious minds, it inspires learning, laughter, and big ideas that help children learn how to think, not what to think.

Created by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), trusted makers of award-winning children's content.

Binge this free educational ABC kids podcast series on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts worldwide

Classroom Resources: Listen to the podcast in the classroom or as homework and use these resources to explore and expand upon the diverse themes and subjects covered in the show.

Society & Culture

Philosophy

Kids & Family

Short & Curly is the fun and educational ABC Kids and Family podcast that makes philosophy and ethics easy, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Hosted by Molly Daniels, Carl Smith, and philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith, the show explores big questions for kids about right and wrong, fairness, truth, knowledge, logic, beauty, and art. Perfect for kids aged 8–12, Short & Curly is loved by families, parents, and teachers worldwide. One of the best kids shows for curious minds, it inspires learning, laughter, and big ideas that help children learn how to think, not what to think. Created by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), trusted makers of award-winning children's content. Binge this free educational ABC kids podcast series on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts worldwide Classroom Resources: Listen to the podcast in the classroom or as homework and use these resources to explore and expand upon the diverse themes and subjects covered in the show.

Short &amp; Curly is the fun and educational ABC Kids and Family podcast that makes philosophy and ethics easy, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Hosted by Molly Daniels, Carl Smith, and philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith, the show explores big questions for kids about right and wrong, fairness, truth, knowledge, logic, beauty, and art.

Perfect for kids aged 8–12, Short &amp; Curly is loved by families, parents, and teachers worldwide. One of the best kids shows for curious minds, it inspires learning, laughter, and big ideas that help children learn how to think, not what to think.

Created by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), trusted makers of award-winning children's content.

Binge this free educational ABC kids podcast series on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts worldwide

Classroom Resources: Listen to the podcast in the classroom or as homework and use these resources to explore and expand upon the diverse themes and subjects covered in the show.

Share Is it ever okay to fight back against a bully?

Sign up to save your podcasts

Is it ever okay to fight back against a bully?

Is it ever okay to fight back against a bully?

More shows like Short & Curly

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Conversations

All In The Mind

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

What If World - Stories for Kids

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Imagine This

Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family

If You're Listening

Unravel

The World Today

ABC KIDS News Time

No Feeling Is Final

Forever Ago

Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

Squiz Kids

Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

Stuff The British Stole

Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast

DO NOT Open This Book Series by Andy Lee

Silly Stories for Kids