Bipolar Parent Teaches Child to Hit

I often wonder if actions, mannerisms, and personalities often form form the surroundings one has. For example is bipolar learned in some cases and can it be taken care of in just therapy or is medication needed. I have learned through personal experience that my children unfortunately were picking up on my bad habits. So I am now self concious on how I chose to word tings and react to things.

I think teaching kids to defend themselves in productive ways is better. Being smarter than the other guy. Using your head instead of your fists. The only time is if someone is physically attacked and is defending themselves...then yes hit back if you are in mortal danger.