tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017031041859068125.post5502014480348046865..comments2023-06-01T07:39:07.301-05:00Comments on KINGDADS: Storm the bus Dad!Kazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636523648088137013noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017031041859068125.post-65708545912596087652010-10-21T09:10:48.851-05:002010-10-21T09:10:48.851-05:00I don't buy the "it's everyone else&#...I don't buy the "it's everyone else's fault" with bullying. Regardless of a child's homelife they are making a choice and choice's in life do have consequences. It's terribly sad to hear the stories of bad homes, but a lot of kids have bad homes and don't bully.<br />Acting out will happen and those trained in dealing with signs of potential home dangers should be addressing this promptly and directly. However, it does not excuse bad behavior.Kazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636523648088137013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4017031041859068125.post-63468346225235361712010-10-21T09:00:43.416-05:002010-10-21T09:00:43.416-05:00I've told my children to think about what that...I've told my children to think about what that child, the bully, may be experiencing at home. Sometimes some compassion goes a long way. BUT...I have also told them that if they get hit/shoved/kicked by some kid and they have asked them politely to stop, have spoken to the teacher about it and warned both of them that he will defend himself if necessary, to go ahead and punch the kid back (unless it's a girl). They have my permission and they can tell the principal that. <br /><br />Thankfully, we haven't gotten to that point. My oldest has been punched in the mouth (which resulted in that child's 3 day suspension) and stabbed with a pencil (that child was not suspended because home life is apparently really bad). They all made up and are still friends. <br /><br />It's tough but as parents our attitude can either help the situation or make it worse. How about our attitudes and words, are we creating bullies?Roxienoreply@blogger.com