Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Stop Bullying!

It happens one person at a time. This morning's paper highlighted the continuing problem of kids picking on kids. This is not something "all kids do." It is not just "something kids go through." It is kids being mean and cruel to one another just for the fun of it.

We must stop this one person at a time. If you see someone being bullied, call attention to it and if you do not want to intervene find the closest adult or person in charge. Do not stand by while one person becomes the target and is picked on.

The organization noted in the paper was the National Bullying Prevention Center: http://www.pacer.org/bullying/

If you suspect your child is a victim, let the school authorities know. Talk to your children. No one should be humiliated, picked on, made fun of, or felt to be threatened or intimidated by someone or others.

There is a huge difference in playing or kidding as compared to intimidation and harm. You know the difference and so do the kids.

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