I personally believe that it does no good to help, when i grew up i fought my own fights, and came out a better man for it

I would say if they started the fight, should let them on their own,they should be the one to end it too and in this way the would learn to be more responsible!!

i think it's alright to intervene sometimes... when things are really getting out of hand. at least the kid knows that you're there for him in case of trouble... i was around 6 when i had a huge fight with 10 year old cousin... if my mom hadn't intervened, i'm not sure i'd have all my teeth today!!!!

i don't think parents should intervene... it's an opportunity for the kids to learn how to defend themselves. the parents won't always be there for them

I think that it is better to let them sort out their problem themselves.One should only intervenes if it goes beyond control.
However if you keep on intervening the child will perhaps think that you will always be there everytime he is in trouble.

I agree with youyou that it is better to let them deal with their problem alone.In this way this could help them learn how to defend their ideas and decisions.If we always intervene they may get a distorted idea that we will always be there for them.Anyway an adult should always be ready to intervene if the fight takes a more physical aspect.