A Louisiana mum has gone viral after sharing strong views on how her children should handle bullies. In a TikTok video, 27-year-old Brittany Norris said, “If someone hits my kid… handle it yourself, hit back, defend yourself. I’m not raising a snitch.”
Her message quickly divided opinions online. Some parents supported her, saying self-defense is important. One commenter wrote, “Never throw the first punch, but you better finish it.” Others strongly disagreed, with a teacher warning that this mindset leads to more school violence.
In an interview with TODAY.com, Brittany stood by her words. “I’d rather be in the principal’s office because my child stood up for herself,” she said. She added that while telling a teacher helps long-term, it may not solve things in the moment.
Experts like family doctor Deborah Gilboa noted that every family handles bullying based on personal values around safety and respect. The conversation continues to spark passionate responses across social media.
