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I just said, rational adults know the difference between a tennis racquet and a real weapon. They also know the difference between a 10 year old and a adult. Then you use an adult example.

In this situation the vic is not a vegetable because he was hit once over the head by a 10 yr old wielding a 8 oz racquet.

Violence unless in self-defense accomplishes nothing. The kid hit the other kid once. If the attacker was then on top of the vic repeatedly striking him it's a little different story. Still a little kid. Slow down Brad. Common sense time.

Let the kid get his suspension and whatever other punishment he has coming from the authorities. The kid is likely disturbed.