Revenge facts for kids
Revenge is when someone tries to hurt another person because they believe that person hurt them first. It's also known as payback or getting even. Sometimes, it's about getting back at someone for an insult, whether it was real or just felt that way. Even chimpanzees have been seen trying to get revenge on others who steal their food!
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Understanding Revenge
Revenge is a strong feeling that can lead to actions. It often comes from a desire to balance the scales after feeling wronged.
Why People Seek Revenge
People might seek revenge for different reasons. Sometimes, what looks like revenge is actually another feeling in disguise.
Envy and Unfairness
When someone feels like they have been treated unfairly or that another person has something they want, it can lead to envy. This feeling might make them want to hurt or take from the person they envy. So, they might seek revenge because of this strong feeling of unfairness.
Self-Protection or Revenge?
Self-defense is about protecting yourself or someone else from harm. It's important to know the difference between protecting yourself and acting out of revenge. Sometimes, a person might say they were acting in self-defense, but they were actually trying to get revenge for something that happened earlier.
Blaming Others
A scapegoat is someone who gets blamed for something someone else actually did. Sometimes, people might make a scapegoat suffer as a way to get revenge, even if that person isn't truly responsible.
See also
In Spanish: Venganza para niños
