To not let DS fight

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DS is 11, in Year 6. I've just heard (from his friend) that he's due to fight another boy from his class this afternoon at a field nearby. I confronted DS ahd he said that yes, it's true, and if he doesn't go, everyone will call him a wuss. I'm not going to let him go. AIBU?

YANBU. obviously.

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playground scuffles and a wee bit of self defence at that age is fine, but a proper 'fight' - I would say no also.
I would also let the school know without hesitation of these 'arrangements' - doesnt matter that it is scheduled to happen off site and outwith school hours.

Oh goodness, can you tell him not to be such a nob head and that 'over my dead body will you be going'. He will need you to lay down the law to him because he has a lot to risk if he backs down himself.

Depends, if he is likely to win YABU if he would lose, phone the police

Hi there, sorry for not posting earlier. I ended up going with him to that field to make sure nothing happens and luckily, the other child didn't turn up. Maybe I saw the worst that could have happened and panicked a bit - I know these things can escalate out of proportion, so was determined to not let anything happen. Luckily, it was just a minor argument.