This is getting annoying.

[phillydog1958]

Do not discount the effects of bullying. Young people have fragile psyches because they're still being molded and shaped. Young people place much weight on how they are accepted by their peers. They always have and always will. It's just that there are new tools that take the application of peer pressure to a new level -- the Internet and cell phones make it easier to harass and bully and they are very effective and powerful. One negative social website post can be read by many eyes. Technology has it's pluses and minuses.

 

[LeahisAwesome]

Do not discount the effects of bullying. Young people have fragile psyches because they're still being molded and shaped. Young people place much weight on how they are accepted by their peers. They always have and always will. It's just that there are new tools that take the application of peer pressure to a new level -- the Internet and cell phones make it easier to harass and bully and they are very effective and powerful. One negative social website post can be read by many eyes. Technology has it's pluses and minuses.

-Agreed.

 

[bolivianbaby]

My daughter won't put up with anyone attempting to bully her. She's a good kid and tries to get along with everyone, but if someone messes with her, she stands her ground.

Her razor-sharp tongue has prevented many altercations from going physical, but she knows if it gets physical and she was defending herself, she will be in no trouble here at home.

She's also expected to stop any bullying she witnesses. If she doesn't help a victim, she'll be in trouble with me.

It works for us.

 

[LeahisAwesome]

This happened to my youngest more or less and i went straite to the other parents house and let them know in short order if this continued that there were going to be repercusitions !!!! Parent involvment for sure...The schools need to watch for sure and let the parents know whats going on but it not the schools responsability for action....It's ours and our privelage i must stress that not our right our privilage that can and will be taken if we fail...

- Yes I agree but if the school is aware then it shouldn't be ignored. They do need to contact parents and take action.

 

[HULON]

Do not discount the effects of bullying. Young people have fragile psyches because they're still being molded and shaped. Young people place much weight on how they are accepted by their peers. They always have and always will. It's just that there are new tools that take the application of peer pressure to a new level -- the Internet and cell phones make it easier to harass and bully and they are very effective and powerful. One negative social website post can be read by many eyes. Technology has it's pluses and minuses.

One more reason to closely watch wat is going on with our kids Yes it takes alot of time but is it not worth it ?IMO YES it's the single most greatest achievent that most of us will reach in our lives to raise children that will someday have a family of there own ...Can't wait to be a grandparent and be able to push my chest out ..When they want to have children of coarse

 

[HULON]

- Yes I agree but if the school is aware then it shouldn't be ignored. They do need to contact parents and take action.

Definatly 100%Just passionate about my kidsWhen i look at my daughters i will always see my babies my girls are dadies girls for sure and try worken it all the timeBy the way what an awsome discussion Guys usually don't stop by here but glad i did ....

 

[fhawk362]

Do not discount the effects of bullying. Young people have fragile psyches because they're still being molded and shaped. Young people place much weight on how they are accepted by their peers. They always have and always will. It's just that there are new tools that take the application of peer pressure to a new level -- the Internet and cell phones make it easier to harass and bully and they are very effective and powerful. One negative social website post can be read by many eyes. Technology has it's pluses and minuses.

Very true ^^

 

[ceeej31]

I feel that parents blaming the school in some cases may be a way of dealing with the pain of loosing their child. they may feel that someone has to be responsible other than themselves or their child. they want justice however they can get it and schools have become an easy target

 

[SumoNinja]

Why does everyone blame the school for thier childs suicide? Bullying has existed forever. Teach your kid to stand up for them selves, and if they need help from a shrink get them one.

Help your child, stop just standing back. And if your child kills themself, its thier fault. No one elses. They are the one that made the consicious decision to take thier life or attempt it. Stop blaming the schools, stop tryin to get charges pressed.

When my mother attempted suicide a few months ago, did i blame my step dad? No. I know he helped push her thier but i know she had other issues. She has had them. She tryd to take the cowards way out instead of trying to get help for her problems. She since has gotten help btw and is doin better.

Basically, stop blaming everyone else. Please.

i think it's a little easier to say for most of us but some kids got mental and psychological issues and can't deal with it, but i ain't gonna get into that. but i won't assume someone took the "coward's" way out just because they committed or attempted suicide, especially not knowing all the detail or their medical background,..........

there are some cases where teachers and staff members knew about what was going on and didn't do anything about it. in those cases, it IS the school's fault

 

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

Do not discount the effects of bullying. Young people have fragile psyches because they're still being molded and shaped. Young people place much weight on how they are accepted by their peers. They always have and always will. It's just that there are new tools that take the application of peer pressure to a new level -- the Internet and cell phones make it easier to harass and bully and they are very effective and powerful. One negative social website post can be read by many eyes. Technology has it's pluses and minuses.

True, but i was bullyed quite severly. I do mean bad. I was a skinny little white kid, ackward with people(still am) that enjoys being alone(still do). As a result I was picked on. Physically and mentally. I eventually stood up for myself. I got good at the mind game and learn who to befriend. I took care of my problems and learned to be self sufficient. If i would have off'd myself my parents would have morned and moved on. They would not try to get criminal charges pressed or go on a news rampage.

Bullyin exists. Always have and always will. Thats how the hierarchy in life(both human and animal) works. In the words of Bill Gates, "life doesnt care about your self esteem". People get bullyied in the real world. Life aint fair. It will never be. We cant expect people to be. We are raiseing a genration of wimps. There are some people out there raising thier kids correctly but its few and far between. When my son enters school, he will be taught to stand up for himself and never start anything. If he is pushed or anything he will be taught he can fight back and not have to worry about at home. He will NEVER be punished for protecting himself, only for starting something. I was a victim of bullying and I think what we are doing today is rediculous.

PS what started this thread was the 13yo boy that killed himself a week ago. Parents where on Today show and already have a law suit. There also is that Feebie(sp sucks) girl that killed herself, and there is like 4 girls being charged with a felony for bullyin. Off course it doesnt matter that the girl tryd killing herself before, or that she was dating 2 popular boys at once.