I am a 25 year old grad student who is assisting my mom by helping take care of my 56 year old father who has had some significant health issues the past few years. My dad is semi-indepedent but can't be left alone for 24 hours in the day fully yet. Tonight we got into a fight over a stupid dinner plate I was saving for a gift. We argued and he pushed me and tried to punch me (not hard) and I ran into my office and locked the door. I think I overreacted by calling 911. We all resolved it and he didn't get arrested. Did I do the wrong thing by calling the police in the first place? I feel really guilty for doing that to my dad.
If a stranger pushed and punched you, would you feel guilty for calling 911? I would hope not.