Bully

This is one of my rants but it's an important one so please try to think and act upon this issue. On most weekday mornings I drive Ethan (age 11) and Rhett (age 6) to school. We have discussions from time to time about whats going on in their lives but most mornings they entertain themselves with their iPads. As they ignore me I listen to news radio. The other morning I was literally brought to tears when the discussion of bullying came on the radio. All this comes up with soon to be released movie "Bully"..which is also a movement. I can't help but feel for kids today and all they have to endure on a day to day basis. I also know that in the past I have been guilty of bullying someone. This is cruel and unacceptable behavior and ultimately I'm disappointed in myself that I or someone else would torture someone for the sake of having "fun" or just to be cruel. Ethan and Rhett chimed in when they heard what was being talked about on the radio.  They see bullying everyday at school and I know for a fact one of the boy's has been bullied in the past. I don't even think the word for all of this is "bullying" its more like torture, assault or harassment and children in schools are truly suffering. If an adult was bullying another adult there would be criminal charges filed. I just can't even fathom what children in schools are going thru today. I look at my sweet little pre-k kids and I love how they are so sweet and innocent but I'm sad for them that one day soon they will have to face this issue themselves. This is not an issue of kids being kids and this is a part of what school is all about. This is a serious issue! its time to STOP BULLYING. SPEAK UP! As someone who works with kids on a day to day basis I have to say its important that parents, kids and educators get involved and let our children know that this behavior is not acceptable and to think about they way we treat one another and what we can do as a community to respond to this issue because what is going on right now is truly painful for children. Ok there is my rant on "bullying" this entry is written out sadness, anger, and frustration..please know this is an important issue that needs awareness! Please take a moment check out the Bully Project website and get to know the issue and see what you can do to contribute. Thanks..Peace Out

http://www.thebullyproject.com/indexflash.html