How We React to Adversity and Danger

Last night we were all sitting in the living room watching the new Star Trek movie.  Our family rule with PG-13 movies is that Rob and I watch them first to preview them, then if they are okay with just a couple of bad parts we just diligently cover eyes and fast forward.  Frequently all the boys care about are the zooming space ships and stuff blowing up. Oh, and monsters.  They love monsters.

There is a great monster chase scene in Star Trek. Kirk is racing across ice fields from first a Big Furry Baddy quickly followed by Ginormous Slimey Baddy.  During these scenes we frequently yell at the television to encourage to protagonist to "run faster" or "jump higher" or whatever advice seems appropriate at the time.

In this case I was admiring what a good decision it was that he run away as fast as he could.

Me: I'd run, too, if that thing were chasing me.  How about you, Dad?

Rob: I'd run, definitely.

Me: What about you, Julius?

Julius: Oh yeah, I'd run.

Me: What about you, Tristan?

Tristan: I'd punch him in the penis!

I'm still trying to decide whether that makes him a whole lot braver than the rest of the family or just less smart.