Bullying @ MindSay 
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This is a very important video about bullying in school. The video is done by a student from West Islip, NY, where I actually used to live as an adult, and I was bringing up my children there for a number of years. My kids were bullied, and I had to step in and take action even though the school district actually threatened me with jail when I took one of my children out of school until a situation could be remedied.
I was consistently bullied through grade school and high school... In eighth grade I was followed home by a pack of girls who attacked me, held me, and felt up my shirt to see if I actually had breasts. Tough stuff. There's more, but you get the idea. This video is important. Brought back very sad and awful memories for me, and I know that it's even worse for kids these days.
Do yourself and your children a favor. Spread the word and listen to your kids!
Rev. Cathian
I had an interesting childhood. I fought all of the time. So much so that my elementary school assistant principal still refers to me as “the fighter”. Don’t think that I was a bully. That is not at all the case. I loathed those who picked on weaker kids and it was, in fact, those bullies that I sought out. You might say I was an equalizer.
My parents were, to say the least, disturbed by my behavior. My father was beside himself as spankings would not change my behavior. I felt convicted. It wasn’t until he saw my birthday party was populated by “misfits” (handicapped, small children, “goofy” children, etc) that he began to understand. When they each told him how, on one occasion or another, I had defended them; my big ol’ dad seemed a little misty eyed.
It was often that I would find myself in the principal’s office where the secretary would often listen at the door to hear my legalistic excuses for fisticuffs. It always seemed, on paper, to have been instigated by the other guy. Fourteen fights between 3rd and 8th grade and it was always the other guys fault. And getting decent grade the whole time.
Once this had gone on for a while, I would be greeted by the principal with “what now!?” and I would smile and deliver one of my prize winning opening statements. The big bruisers that I defeated soon learned to walk away from me and to not pester those that I cared about.
I know. I know. Some of you legitimate women are going to wonder why I wouldn’t just talk it out with the other kids. Heck, if I though they wanted to talk, I would have talked with them. And some of you feminized men (versus legitimate women) are going to wonder the same thing. Same answer.
What do I have to show for it? The pride in knowing that, pain not withstanding, I will always do the right thing, twelve stitches under my eye, a broken toe, bruised ribs and dried up tears.
I have been writing articles for Associated Content for a little over a week now and I really enjoy it. I have written for newspapers in the past and I haven't done it for a while. My senior year in high school, I even had a weekly column in the local paper. I've been trying several different kinds of articles and so far I focus on parenting tips, strange news from WV, humor (my first one is not published yet), and product reviews. Anyway, I thought I would post the links to my newer articles here as I write them for anyone interested:
Training Dummy Prompts Emergency Services to Respond
published on Fri, 11 May 2007 21:16:00 EDT
MARTINSBURG WV Imagine the horror of passing a utility pole and seeing a body dangling from it That is exactly what one person witnessed during the morning hours at the intersection of Wilson Street and New York Avenue in Martinsburg on Wednesday Copy and paste the following code into your browser for more:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/242156/training_dummy_prompts_emergency_services.html
Potty Training Made Easy Follow This Method for a More Pleasant Potty Training Experience
published on Wed, 09 May 2007 20:10:00 EDT
Potty training is something that every parent will have to endure at least once It can be trying and something that might be dreaded by most There are many mixed messages floating around and everyone has their own ideas and methods Copy and paste the following code into your browser for more:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/238054/potty_training_made_easy_follow_this.html
LOreal Bare Naturale Powdered Mineral Foundation Versus Milani Minerals Loose Makeup
published on Wed, 09 May 2007 15:40:00 EDT
One of the hottest new items in the cosmetic industry today are mineral makeups They tout being natural good for your skin and providing a flawless look to your face Some of the first mineral makeups on the market like Bare Minerals received raving reviews Copy and paste the following code into your browser for more:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/236928/loreal_bare_naturale_powdered_mineral.html
Simple Tips on How to Prevent and Remedy Your Infants Gas and Colic Issues
published on Tue, 08 May 2007 15:51:00 EDT
Are you the parent of a new baby Babies are fun but as we all know they sometimes get tummy aches This can range from a simple case of gas clear up to the dreaded colic Copy and paste the following code into your browser for more:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/234968/simple_tips_on_how_to_prevent_and_remedy.html
Union Civil War Soldier to Be Reburied in West Virginia
published on Tue, 08 May 2007 08:05:00 EDT
There are always those mysterious ancestors that perplex genealogists Who were their parents Why did they die Where are they buried Copy and paste the following code into your browser for more:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/237431/union_civil_war_soldier_to_be_reburied.html
Unusual Murder by Duel Charges Filed in Southern West Virginia
published on Mon, 07 May 2007 14:22:00 EDT
WELCH WV Duelingits a crime we dont hear about anymore in our modernday world Yet Steven Bryant Simpson Sr 47 of Gilliam Bottom WV has been charged with just that Copy and paste the following code into your browser for more:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/236525/unusual_murder_by_duel_charges_filed.html
Abortion How One Persons Selfishness Affects the Future
published on Mon, 07 May 2007 13:38:00 EDT
My recent interest in genealogy has left me pondering some big issues As I research further and further back the names of each ancestor begin to run together and all look the same We have no way of knowing each and every one of their stories Copy and paste the following code into your browser for more:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/234625/abortion_how_one_persons_selfishness.html
Public Restrooms Are No Place for a Child to Be Unsupervised
published on Wed, 02 May 2007 14:44:00 EDT
am writing to you about an incident that occurred in the SuperWalmart on Sunday April 22 2007 around lunchtime My three children and I had left church and stopped there when I needed to go to the restroom Copy and paste the following code into your browser for more:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/223588/public_restrooms_are_no_place_for_a.html
Can Abusive Teasing and Taunting Really Affect Someone for a Lifetime
published on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:01:00 EDT
Why That is a question that has been asked countless times over the past several days after the terrible tragedy that occurred at Virginia Tech It is not the first time this has happened and unfortunately it will probably not be the last Copy and paste the following code into your browser for more:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/222041/can_abusive_teasing_and_taunting_really.html
hey
I dont have alot of time because its so late so ill try to make this short and sweet;)
Well so far exam prep and stuff hasnt been as bad as i thought it would
But exams will be brutal
Im going to be EXTREMLY hard on myself to make sure i do well, casue im aiming for a 90% average for this semster.
what eles to write..
humm..
ah! got it:) heres sum song recomendations: Nature and back to the middle: both by india arie;)
Anywho, i made up a poem just now..
It starts out really sad and depressing and ends happy and joyful
Its about how people make fun of me and i try not to care what they say but sumtimes its just to much, but then friends help and support u and u can feel better.
Well here it is:
Wounds
Words of hatred penetrating my heart
Sting like knives
Oh, how easy life was at the start…
Bandaging wounds up everyday
And how I desperately try
Not to care what you say
Now the bandages are tearing
The hate is dripping out
So damaging, that the pain is overbearing
But some people lurk in the distance
And as they near
I know they will help me, and be my assistance
The pain goes away and the wounds start to heal
And now because of them
Joy is the only thing I feel
By: Me
Date: January 16, 2007.
anywho, byebye for now!
-:)Kristal:)
First Case: School Bus Death
What Happened: A young man earlier this week was crossing the street at 6:30 in the morning on his way to school, on a five-lane street, and was struck by a bus and killed.
Why It Happened: It was said that the teen was wearing very dark, long clothing that made him impossible to notice on the road, especially considering the dark morning conditions. How does this pertain to trends? Black and white teens alike both seem to have a strange passion for long shirts and sagging pants, especially black colored hoodies and jeans. My preferred atire for school is jeans at an acceptable length (I wear a belt) and a T-shirt, that actually fits me! I wear a medium when kids who are shorter than me wear and X-Large!
What Could Have Been Done Different: Just wear clothes that actually fit you!! Not everyone wants to see your boxers when you lift up your shirt to wipe your nose, or rub your stomach or chest, or whatever it is you hot young guys do for attention...Narcissism is a sin for a reason. I'm not going to try and say he got what was coming to him, but it still could have been avoided.
The Second Case: Cyber-Bullying
What It Is: Cyber-bullying is a new term being adopted by school corporations to refer to bullying that occurs via the Internet (specifically a popular "MySpace" or blogs alike), or cellular phone. If a student makes a slanderous, cruel, or otherwise bullying/offensive statement about a teacher or student, he/she can now be held responsible and face punishment.
Why It's Bullshit: You can't govern the Internet. That's why it was created in the first place: An escape from the rest of the world. There are no rules (not to say there aren't laws), no boundaries. Do whatever you like, whenever you like. New policies for this so-called cyber bullying infringes on First Amendment Rights, and basically defeats the purpose of the Internet. Why use it if you can't make funny pictures of teachers in lude positions with Photoshop? Why use it if you can't say Tyler is a douchebag and needs to shut his mouth? Why use it if you can't post pictures of naked ladies on message boards? These are all simple joys that will soon be outlawed if these ridiculous policies aren't stopped. Now for the second problem here: GROW UP!!! "Oh, woe is me, I received a text message that was rather offensive indeed!" Yeah, I wrote that just know, and it kinda rhymes. But it basically sums up everyone's complaints that put this policy in affect in the first place. "Make him stop visiting my MySpace, mommy." GROW UP!!! life has problems and you have to deal with it. the schools can't protect you from everything, sweetheart. "He said he wanted to sleep with me!!" Yeah? Well, stop dressing like a slut, you slutty McSlutSlut. Then people won't harrass you about your body. Plus, MySpace is gay. If MySpace did not exist (which I am feverishly working on making a reality), then this stupid fucking policy would not have to exist. "He made a mean comment on my MySpace page! Woe is me!" GROW UP GODDAMMIT, Stop with your fucking complaining, get rid of that myspace, and get a life. Goddamm.
Okay, that's about all I have to say. If you don't agree with me on what i just said, then GROW UP and suck the big one!!!
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