tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895274623674991092.post1948024658287612239..comments2023-09-19T08:40:19.616-07:00Comments on They call me Crazy Justin for a reason: Rant: BullyingCrazy Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11357853581316149586noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895274623674991092.post-45783147001515724912014-07-27T06:13:58.836-07:002014-07-27T06:13:58.836-07:00We moved a lot as kids so I think that helped me d...We moved a lot as kids so I think that helped me dodge the bullet with bullying, but my daughter had a horrible classroom experience a couple of years ago. I don't know if she was bullied exactly, but she was definitely left out. Now I'm wondering what she maybe wasn't telling me. She cried after school every day. This year she had a completely different experience and made some new friends and was much happier. So along the same lines of finding a good extracurricular activity, as a parent, I felt like it was important to really encourage her positive friendships. Like giving her opportunities to hang out with them after school. Yo Momma Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303930412601863052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895274623674991092.post-58697297609556936032012-04-12T05:43:02.496-07:002012-04-12T05:43:02.496-07:00Thanks Rebecca. Those kids are lucky to have a te...Thanks Rebecca. Those kids are lucky to have a teacher as caring as you are.Crazy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357853581316149586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895274623674991092.post-74228033792475406782012-04-12T04:55:12.793-07:002012-04-12T04:55:12.793-07:00Bullying is indeed a huge problem in schools. I...Bullying is indeed a huge problem in schools. I'm embarassed to admit how bad it is at my school. I will have to point out a couple of things, though. <br /><br />I think it's a stereotype to say that middle school teachers are less caring and aware. That just happened to be your experience. <br /><br />Most schools have implemented policies against bullying. The problem is that State and local agencies have put limits on the types of punishments allowed in schools. Meaning, teacher and administration often don't even have a WAY to disciple the kids. Many In-School-Suspension programs have been cut b/c of money, and Out-of-School suspension leads to drop out and sometimes reinforces behavior b/c the kids don't WANT to be at school. <br /><br />In my current class (5th grade), we do have a few bully problems. I've tried nearly EVERYTHING to cure it. I even point-blank gave the few children being bullied permission to fight back. I personally don't agree with that, but I am desperate here! Without administration backing, the State backing, and local authorities backing, my hands are tied to a certain point. What's sad is that our school even has video camers that caught a child beating up another child. That child got ONE DAY suspension. Too me, there SHOULD be more we can do than that! It doesn't stop with students, either. I've had a child throw a sharp pencil at me, throw a lunchbox at me. I've had a child call me a "b****", and many various other disrespectful actions. And what's done? Nothing. Thanks to lawmakers and administrators with no backbone, we have lost control. <br /><br />Your advice is great. I especially like the advice about finding an outlet. I was also bullied as a child, for many of the same reasons- soft spoken, tall and lanky, not too cute (crooked teeth and glasses), etc. High school was much better, though, fortunately. It was a bigger school and I found my niche. I also had super great parents that taught me to always be confident. <br /><br />And like I tell a few of my girls, when they are 30 and these "cool kids" are working at the McDonald's drive-through, who gets the last laugh then? <br /><br />Ps. I'm sorry you had to go through that as a child. I also have some pretty cruel stories of things done to me in elementary and middle school. I wouldn't go back there for one minute. Ya know what, though? I've grown up to be a good, successful person, and you have, too!L.A. Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697035798338739693noreply@blogger.com