tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239475247938618979.post8313032338352184695..comments2023-10-29T02:40:15.873-07:00Comments on Family Strong: Dealing With Bullies: Reader ResponseKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05915819831814637769noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239475247938618979.post-36925494871944127702011-05-21T07:59:54.959-07:002011-05-21T07:59:54.959-07:00Did you know that the tendency to bully is genetic...Did you know that the tendency to bully is genetic? At the school I work at bullying has a no tolerance policy. If you are caught bullying you are automatically suspended. We had some seminars on bullying and though it may be genetic in some cases I, like Aaron, wonder how to stop it. We all have tendencies to do a lot of things but can control them. I personally think Corrine is right. I think that it is a matter of parents being open with their children. However, those parents need to not be bullies themselves which working at an elementary school I find is most often the problem. When you think of bullies your mind goes most often to playgrounds or school hallways but the reality is that many grown adults are teaching the behavior displayed by children. <br />As a parent of a child that has been bullied on the playground it just makes me so angry. I admire Corrine's good natured attitude because I just got angry. I hate when anyone picks on anyone and I always will go to the mat for the person who looks defenseless. Sorry I'll stop ranting now.:)Hamblin Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07810816410788281278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239475247938618979.post-47913597702637725522011-05-20T13:57:57.489-07:002011-05-20T13:57:57.489-07:00Lisa, you just made me cry a little. We love Jorda...Lisa, you just made me cry a little. We love Jordan, and Josh, so much that it really is hard for me to see them treated in such a manner. I love what Corrine said; "I wish that everyone could see people as they are and celebrate the strengths we posses". EVERYONE has potential, they just need the right person to help them achieve it.<br /><br />I really hope these posts are helping to motivate people to talk with their children on this subject. It is a real problem that can be changed - one person at a time.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915819831814637769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239475247938618979.post-79362337391375560072011-05-20T11:33:24.312-07:002011-05-20T11:33:24.312-07:00I will never forget the day when my son who at the...I will never forget the day when my son who at the time was in the 5th grade came home so excited yelling, "mom, mom, I have a friend"! I was brought to tears. Jeff Cheney was/is that friend and it was a sincere friendship. Not a friendship for what he could take but what he could give. He will never know what that kindness meant to a young boy who struggled much like Josh. (Not to mention what it did for me as his mother) A boy who spent many days very sad and a victim of bullies. <br /><br />I absolutely love the Fosters and their son Josh. We have been there and completely understand. I only hope that a "Jeff Cheney" will come into Josh's life as well. <br /><br />Thanks Jeff!lisa.clementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398274146134229297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239475247938618979.post-37695199919182048542011-05-20T09:27:34.648-07:002011-05-20T09:27:34.648-07:00Very important message Corrine! I would also add t...Very important message Corrine! I would also add that all of need to talk to our children about how to respond if the see other children bullying. Also - to search out those that are left out and not being included. We are all brothers and sisters.....and thank goodness we are all different and unique - variety is the spice of life!!alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03991245598741360183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239475247938618979.post-84090026375713101122011-05-20T09:13:14.405-07:002011-05-20T09:13:14.405-07:00Though provoking stuff. I sympathize with you as a...Though provoking stuff. I sympathize with you as a parent of a kid who is bullied, and with Josh as the victim of bullying.<br /><br />It makes me wonder: how does one solve the problem of bullying at the source? In other words, can you keep a kid from becoming a bully, or is it just something certain kids will always do?Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052170994407512013noreply@blogger.com