tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post381143954379315339..comments2024-03-11T20:10:07.789-07:00Comments on Born and Read in Chicago: On School Days & BullyingAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14499042218367596631noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-58663536670126440902013-08-30T18:24:57.581-07:002013-08-30T18:24:57.581-07:00It breaks my heart to read that you were bullied i...It breaks my heart to read that you were bullied in Jr. High. I don't understand, I never will, it sickens me to think that kids would go to such lengths to harm another. I wish there were an answer. I hope that you have found a supportive loving group amongst the running and blogging community, I wish we lived closer and we could support one another face to face. Thank you for your kind words today with regards to my situation. Hugs my to my run sister.Lisa@RunWikihttp://www.runwiki.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-60008239608437481052012-09-21T23:20:36.431-07:002012-09-21T23:20:36.431-07:00YES - in some ways, things are worse, not better. ...YES - in some ways, things are worse, not better. I think totally over-protecting kids is not the answer, dunno what IS, though...Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14499042218367596631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-52122577241430892582012-09-21T21:03:48.699-07:002012-09-21T21:03:48.699-07:00I worry about this even though my little guy is on...I worry about this even though my little guy is only 3! He's so sensitive that I worry he will be an easy & fun target for others. Also, he can be a hothead which can then get him into trouble. I've been thinking martial arts will be good for him, too, so am waiting until he can start taking some Y classes or something. I know it's unpopular for me to say, but I think the zero tolerance policy messes up some of the social order. Bullies still get away with bullying but then the kid who sticks up for himself & slugs the bully gets expelled. It seems if kids were allowed to keep each other in check a bit like in the old days, bullies would think twice before opening their mouths, sticking out their foot to trip, or pants-ing...Average Woman Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552228589984570963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-13258610683897466372012-09-19T21:17:08.850-07:002012-09-19T21:17:08.850-07:00Interesting - I might have to look into Taekwondo....Interesting - I might have to look into Taekwondo...<br /><br />Thank you for your thoughtful comments :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14499042218367596631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-67193434127620635442012-09-19T21:13:16.855-07:002012-09-19T21:13:16.855-07:00Thanks Lisa! BTW, glad you've been bloggin...Thanks Lisa! BTW, glad you've been bloggin' again - it's been fun keeping up with you over at Sunday Pizza :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14499042218367596631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-71666471177523038962012-09-19T09:10:12.158-07:002012-09-19T09:10:12.158-07:00These are sure to be even harder years than our ow...These are sure to be even harder years than our own, watching our own children go through what we all know is coming during the school years. I always tell my daughter, if someone is doing or saying something to you that you don't like because it seems mean or hurts your feelings, just immediately walk away. Or go away. Ignore them. There will always be a mean kid or a bully in every class, on every bus, and in every hallway. One of the reasons I put my daughter in Taekwondo this Fall was to help her learn confidence (and self defense for later years). The martial art teaches respect, yet also instills a confidence. I'm hoping it will be something that can help her rise above and get through some of the trickier years. She had one kid at Y camp this summer who told her that he didn't like her name and then proceeded to pester her all day long (probably not a bully but more of a pest). Sometimes, the good ol' eyeroll and 'whatever' walk away approach is the best thing one can do. Like you, I always tell her to be nice to people, but if they aren't being nice back, immediately just leave them. :-) Fingers crossed your son's bus experience is the only issue he has all year and the rest of the year goes smooth sailing! We all understand as parents how emotional this can become and we want to help our kids get through these situations.Christinahttp://www.movablemom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-82625632826678207022012-09-19T08:57:54.893-07:002012-09-19T08:57:54.893-07:00Great post Andrea! I am with you that I hope Zeke...Great post Andrea! I am with you that I hope Zeke doesn't become a bully (or get bullied). I want so much to protect him but know in the end he has to protect himself to become a better person ultimately. SO HARD THOUGH!<br /><br />I was bullied in jr high and high school too. Sucks. What is sad is usually bullies are being bullied at home so they don't know any better and it makes them, oddly, feel better about themselves.<br /><br />Glad school is going well so far and Big Bro is making good choices.<br /><br />LisaSunday Pizzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773567808234909326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-43091565114153486662012-09-18T22:36:00.326-07:002012-09-18T22:36:00.326-07:00haha, maybe it's due to our lack of organized ...haha, maybe it's due to our lack of organized religion in our lives that the K teacher preaches the gospel...? ;)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14499042218367596631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195045023043575332.post-86155726593535602252012-09-18T16:56:00.653-07:002012-09-18T16:56:00.653-07:00Ahh man, its really disheartening to hear this all...Ahh man, its really disheartening to hear this all starts at age 5 on the bus, within the first weeks of school.<br /><br />On another note, I loved your line about the "Almighty Kindergarten Teacher...Gospel" Hilarious, to which I laughed out loud. 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