Linda7NJ
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One thing I don't understand is why these retributions or acts of revenge are not against individuals but are seemingly going towards the masses.
Why are we seeing a shift from the violent outbreaks being directed at those who "caused" the child pain, but instead just a sweeping act of rage against anyone and everyone in a specific setting?
I guess when I was younger if someone picked on someone relentlessly what would happen is that kid would FINALLY have enough and end up beating the snot out of the kid who wouldn't leave him/her the hell alone.
Now...now they don't handle it that way. They bring guns/knives to school and open fire on innocent people in an effort to let the world know "just how bad it must have been".
There has been a real shift in the mentality that children are supposed to tell, not defend themselves. What happens in reality is... They tell, nothing changes and then the child is bullied even more and now has a target on his back.
I've personally seen teachers encourage it or do the bullying themselves.
I don't agree with that. Mine had permission to defend himself, regardless of the schools policy. I told him, I didn't care if he got into trouble at school for it. He had a right and obligation to protect and defend himself. I'd have his back. I've also taught him he has a right to be treated respectfully and he had the right to tell adults, peers etc. "no" if he felt the situation warranted it.
And if anyone had a problem with that, to call me.
How many children feel unheard? That no one has their back?
I would say, far too many!
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