Tag Archives: protect
Pledge to End Bullying Now
The emotionally charged issue of childhood bullying is back in the forefront of public attention after the opening of the documentary, Bully, earlier this month. According to the Department for Health and Human Services, between1/5 and 1/3 of teens report being bullied within any given year. While kids may often be aggressive to one another, to qualify as bullying, this behavior requires specific qualities: it is repetitive and uses an imbalance of power with intent to cause harm. Some parents of children being bullied may feel powerless to stop the … Continue reading →
Posted in parenting kids
|
Tagged : bully, active listening, administrator, bullying, communication, harassment, parenting, protect, raising children, school, stand for the silent, thebullyproject, trust
|
Leave a comment
Bully
When the documentary Bully opened this month in theaters all over the U. S., it revived the national dialogue about childhood bullying. The film follows three students and their families over the course of one school year and two families whose children took their own lives in desperation. The filmmakers have created TheBullyProject website which provides resources and motivates us all – parents, children, families, educators – to act towards eliminating bullying. Bullying is pervasive in our society today – research indicates that one in three children have been involved … Continue reading →
Posted in parenting kids
|
Tagged : bully, active listening, administrator, bullying, communication, harassment, parenting, protect, raising children, school, thebullyproject, trust
|
7 Comments
