This is NOT a job for superheroes

Caped wonders with super powers have been created throughout history during times when people were in dire need of "heroes". They could fly or do a Houdini from the arch-rival's snare. But, these heroes stay on the comic book (or the silver screen). Hence, we in the real world face challenges ourselves--sans super powers. Whether it's families breaking apart or declining literacy in the country, it is we who answer the call from where we are, with what we have.

Friday, October 21, 2005

Is it better to take the bull(y) by the horns?

Bullying Increasing: First Boys, Now Girls
Bullying can lead to bigger problems down the road

By Linda Little
WebMD Medical News

Oct. 12, 2005 (Washington) -- That schoolyard bully who pushes, punches, and threatens other children may in turn commit assault behaviors later, says a Washington-based pediatrician.

Bullying is a growing problem, with the average number of school-based violent events involving multiple victims increasing from one event per school year in 1992 to more than five events per year in 1998, according to a HELP Network fact sheet.

You can read the full story at WebMD

What can adults do about bullying?

What kids should do if they're bullied

1 comment:

Justin said...: I just found your blog and I really like the post! I agree with you that bullying is a growing problem.

thanks,
Justin
www.schoolwhistle.com/blog; 6:42 AM, October 22, 2005