Not escalate the situation and definitely not use my vehicle like a tank and run somebody over. Personally I would have talked my way out of that situation, or at least attempted to from my vehicle. That's because Im just not fearful at all in a situation like that but that's just me. As a man, you can't lose your cool when others around you are losing theirs. You have to be the voice of reason even in a chaotic situation.
Have you been in that situation?...I'm gonna assume not, therefore let's save the "I personally would have talked my way out the situation" crap...you literally have no clue how you would react, specially when is not your life, but that of your child and wife....hell out of here with that crap
First off, I was ASKED a direct question from someone other than you on how I personally would handle that same situation if that were me. Nobody asked YOU to question or disapprove of MY answer. Second, I have been in that type of situation, particularly because I ride a bike. You would know that had you asked instead of ASSUMED which you did.
The only thing you might have done in a situation like that is break out your camera and takes beginning photos as you were about to get beat down.
I would say as your wife and kid looked on and away as you get beat down but last I recall you have some issues going on so having/making a kid ain't really in the cards for you right now.