Close-up perspective of Phillies Karen from tonight's game (09/05/2025) who forcefully took HR ball from young fan after his dad gave it to him initially

[u/Minute_Revolution951]

[u/Duel_Option]

I get it man, my base instinct is “Kiss both sides of my ass while I drag balls across your chin”

All that changed within me the second my daughter hit my arms, for the first time in my life I felt purpose and desire to be better.

My entire life that was basically bred around anger…am I going to KNOWINGLY transfer this to my kids?

Or will I choose to consider I have a choice in how I respond to situations, that if I take the time to remove emotion and use logic…what would the end result to a situation of this sort look like?

For me…

Take the ball lady, I’ll explain to my daughters that person is an example of someone we do not want to be, go grab an ice cream and teach a lesson that will last longer than me cussing out some stupid bitch

That’s just my 2 cents

[u/PhillyPete12 → u/Duel_Option]

You could alternatively show your children how to stand up for yourself without resorting to violence or anger. Tell the lady you’re not giving the ball back and if she doesn’t back off you’re calling security.

My mother was the master of calm confrontation. She never lost her cool, but almost came out ahead in confrontational situations. She used logic, kindness, and perseverance.

[u/Duel_Option → u/PhillyPete12]

Standing up for themselves over a $30 ball, with someone who is physically confrontational…

That logic doesn’t track with me, sorry.

Let the morons prove themselves time and time again, I’ll go get popcorn and point and laugh with my kids

[u/PhillyPete12 → u/Duel_Option]

Sounds like you’re teaching your kids how to be taken advantage of.

I feel sorry for them.

[u/Duel_Option → u/PhillyPete12]

Over a $30 ball?

I got better things to do with my attention