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Karamazov - I've heard a version of this story from several men. Usually the dad was beating up on the mom. The son finally was bigger than his dad and stronger. The son goes between the dad and the mom and says, "If you hit her again, I'm going to beat the shit out of you." And yes, after that day, the domestic violence stopped. I heard that story from two men who had grown up and, guess what, became English teachers. Coincidence? Who knows? In your case, yes, get on with your own life - and let your experience strengthen you and make you wiser. Rites of passage, indeed.I think I finally went through my "male rite of passage" on monday.
There comes a point in some boys' lives when they throw their dads down the stairs.