Comments on: Recognizing the warning signs for teen bullying, suicide http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/02/14/recognizing-the-warning-signs-for-teen-bullying-suicide/ Just another eSchool Media site Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:37:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: corinnegregory http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/02/14/recognizing-the-warning-signs-for-teen-bullying-suicide/comment-page-1/#comment-1532 corinnegregory Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:50:14 +0000 http://www.eschoolnews.com/?p=56726#comment-1532 This is a great article, but it continues to represent the overwhelming popular response to the increasing epidemic of bullying: "how do we recognize it now that it's here?" We do virtually nothing to prevent the problem. The author hits on part of it -- the "learned skills" of resiliency and tools for overcoming adversity. But there needs to be more "learned skills" acquisition happening in the classroom and that's the vital skills of positive social skills and character. Put simply, too many of our kids are coming into school ill-equipped with the social skills, emotional develoment and character development that helps them understand it is just unacceptable to treat people in a cruel and unkind way. That not only addresses the bullies behavior, but also empowers the bystanders, which, in turn supports the victims. We can no longer depend that kids are going to come into school with any sort of "lowest common denominator" of social skills so it becomes vital that the schools bring such education in the schools. Couple that with the recent research that directly links social skills education in the classroom with significantly higher test scores (you can read the PDF of the EdWeek article here: http://bit.ly/g89a6M), and you see that there are benefits for everyone -- bullied or not -- when you integrate social skills education that help develop positive, productive learning environments. Then, we may not have to "recognize the warning signs" because the problem will be reduced to infrequent exceptions to a positive norm. And all kids will have a chance at a safe and supportive educational experience. Corinne Gregory www.corinnegregory.com www.socialsmarts.com This is a great article, but it continues to represent the overwhelming popular response to the increasing epidemic of bullying: “how do we recognize it now that it’s here?”

We do virtually nothing to prevent the problem. The author hits on part of it — the “learned skills” of resiliency and tools for overcoming adversity. But there needs to be more “learned skills” acquisition happening in the classroom and that’s the vital skills of positive social skills and character.

Put simply, too many of our kids are coming into school ill-equipped with the social skills, emotional develoment and character development that helps them understand it is just unacceptable to treat people in a cruel and unkind way. That not only addresses the bullies behavior, but also empowers the bystanders, which, in turn supports the victims.

We can no longer depend that kids are going to come into school with any sort of “lowest common denominator” of social skills so it becomes vital that the schools bring such education in the schools. Couple that with the recent research that directly links social skills education in the classroom with significantly higher test scores (you can read the PDF of the EdWeek article here: http://bit.ly/g89a6M), and you see that there are benefits for everyone — bullied or not — when you integrate social skills education that help develop positive, productive learning environments.

Then, we may not have to “recognize the warning signs” because the problem will be reduced to infrequent exceptions to a positive norm. And all kids will have a chance at a safe and supportive educational experience.

Corinne Gregory
http://www.corinnegregory.com
http://www.socialsmarts.com

]]> By: corinnegregory http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/02/14/recognizing-the-warning-signs-for-teen-bullying-suicide/comment-page-1/#comment-3227 corinnegregory Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:50:14 +0000 http://www.eschoolnews.com/?p=56726#comment-3227 This is a great article, but it continues to represent the overwhelming popular response to the increasing epidemic of bullying: "how do we recognize it now that it's here?" We do virtually nothing to prevent the problem. The author hits on part of it -- the "learned skills" of resiliency and tools for overcoming adversity. But there needs to be more "learned skills" acquisition happening in the classroom and that's the vital skills of positive social skills and character. Put simply, too many of our kids are coming into school ill-equipped with the social skills, emotional develoment and character development that helps them understand it is just unacceptable to treat people in a cruel and unkind way. That not only addresses the bullies behavior, but also empowers the bystanders, which, in turn supports the victims. We can no longer depend that kids are going to come into school with any sort of "lowest common denominator" of social skills so it becomes vital that the schools bring such education in the schools. Couple that with the recent research that directly links social skills education in the classroom with significantly higher test scores (you can read the PDF of the EdWeek article here: http://bit.ly/g89a6M), and you see that there are benefits for everyone -- bullied or not -- when you integrate social skills education that help develop positive, productive learning environments. Then, we may not have to "recognize the warning signs" because the problem will be reduced to infrequent exceptions to a positive norm. And all kids will have a chance at a safe and supportive educational experience. Corinne Gregory www.corinnegregory.com www.socialsmarts.com This is a great article, but it continues to represent the overwhelming popular response to the increasing epidemic of bullying: “how do we recognize it now that it’s here?”

We do virtually nothing to prevent the problem. The author hits on part of it — the “learned skills” of resiliency and tools for overcoming adversity. But there needs to be more “learned skills” acquisition happening in the classroom and that’s the vital skills of positive social skills and character.

Put simply, too many of our kids are coming into school ill-equipped with the social skills, emotional develoment and character development that helps them understand it is just unacceptable to treat people in a cruel and unkind way. That not only addresses the bullies behavior, but also empowers the bystanders, which, in turn supports the victims.

We can no longer depend that kids are going to come into school with any sort of “lowest common denominator” of social skills so it becomes vital that the schools bring such education in the schools. Couple that with the recent research that directly links social skills education in the classroom with significantly higher test scores (you can read the PDF of the EdWeek article here: http://bit.ly/g89a6M), and you see that there are benefits for everyone — bullied or not — when you integrate social skills education that help develop positive, productive learning environments.

Then, we may not have to “recognize the warning signs” because the problem will be reduced to infrequent exceptions to a positive norm. And all kids will have a chance at a safe and supportive educational experience.

Corinne Gregory
http://www.corinnegregory.com
http://www.socialsmarts.com

]]> By: rstellmaker http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/02/14/recognizing-the-warning-signs-for-teen-bullying-suicide/comment-page-1/#comment-1529 rstellmaker Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:20:56 +0000 http://www.eschoolnews.com/?p=56726#comment-1529 Thank you for the great article on the signs of bullying. Bullying has continued to be a growing problem and the national attention that this problem is getting currently is shedding some light on the fact that more needs to be done both at home and in schools to address this problem. Many schools and states are implementing anti-bullying policies to help. The problem I have seen is that schools don't have the tools or technology to track and manage these policies. It is important both to schools and parents that bullying and anti-bullying policies can be documented, archived and a proactive action plan can be put in place. My company supplies schools with such a tool. We are excited to be helping schools, parents and children deal with the problems of bullying. Please email us at equity2info@rdeducationsolutions.com with any questions or visit us at www.rdeducationsolutions.com. Thank you for the great article on the signs of bullying. Bullying has continued to be a growing problem and the national attention that this problem is getting currently is shedding some light on the fact that more needs to be done both at home and in schools to address this problem. Many schools and states are implementing anti-bullying policies to help. The problem I have seen is that schools don’t have the tools or technology to track and manage these policies. It is important both to schools and parents that bullying and anti-bullying policies can be documented, archived and a proactive action plan can be put in place. My company supplies schools with such a tool. We are excited to be helping schools, parents and children deal with the problems of bullying. Please email us at equity2info@rdeducationsolutions.com with any questions or visit us at http://www.rdeducationsolutions.com.

]]> By: rstellmaker http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/02/14/recognizing-the-warning-signs-for-teen-bullying-suicide/comment-page-1/#comment-3224 rstellmaker Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:20:56 +0000 http://www.eschoolnews.com/?p=56726#comment-3224 Thank you for the great article on the signs of bullying. Bullying has continued to be a growing problem and the national attention that this problem is getting currently is shedding some light on the fact that more needs to be done both at home and in schools to address this problem. Many schools and states are implementing anti-bullying policies to help. The problem I have seen is that schools don't have the tools or technology to track and manage these policies. It is important both to schools and parents that bullying and anti-bullying policies can be documented, archived and a proactive action plan can be put in place. My company supplies schools with such a tool. We are excited to be helping schools, parents and children deal with the problems of bullying. Please email us at equity2info@rdeducationsolutions.com with any questions or visit us at www.rdeducationsolutions.com. Thank you for the great article on the signs of bullying. Bullying has continued to be a growing problem and the national attention that this problem is getting currently is shedding some light on the fact that more needs to be done both at home and in schools to address this problem. Many schools and states are implementing anti-bullying policies to help. The problem I have seen is that schools don’t have the tools or technology to track and manage these policies. It is important both to schools and parents that bullying and anti-bullying policies can be documented, archived and a proactive action plan can be put in place. My company supplies schools with such a tool. We are excited to be helping schools, parents and children deal with the problems of bullying. Please email us at equity2info@rdeducationsolutions.com with any questions or visit us at http://www.rdeducationsolutions.com.

]]> By: litlady02 http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/02/14/recognizing-the-warning-signs-for-teen-bullying-suicide/comment-page-1/#comment-1528 litlady02 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:13:04 +0000 http://www.eschoolnews.com/?p=56726#comment-1528 This article is a classic case of deflecting responsibility from schools onto "dysfunctional families" and blaming the victims of bullying. "If only these bullied kids were more resilient." "We have to look beyond one factor (i.e. bullying)" for why kids are killing themselves. Well, I was a bullied child and yes, my family struggled with mental illness and substance abuse. But I can tell you this. When I thought about ending my life, it wasn't a sick parent who preyed on my mind. It was the classroom of peers who ostracized and humiliated me. The responsibility for child suicides resulting from bullying rests squarely on the shoulders of those who torment their fellow students and on the school officials who ignore or minimize bullying behavior. This article is a classic case of deflecting responsibility from schools onto “dysfunctional families” and blaming the victims of bullying. “If only these bullied kids were more resilient.” “We have to look beyond one factor (i.e. bullying)” for why kids are killing themselves. Well, I was a bullied child and yes, my family struggled with mental illness and substance abuse. But I can tell you this. When I thought about ending my life, it wasn’t a sick parent who preyed on my mind. It was the classroom of peers who ostracized and humiliated me. The responsibility for child suicides resulting from bullying rests squarely on the shoulders of those who torment their fellow students and on the school officials who ignore or minimize bullying behavior.

]]> By: litlady02 http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/02/14/recognizing-the-warning-signs-for-teen-bullying-suicide/comment-page-1/#comment-3223 litlady02 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:13:04 +0000 http://www.eschoolnews.com/?p=56726#comment-3223 This article is a classic case of deflecting responsibility from schools onto "dysfunctional families" and blaming the victims of bullying. "If only these bullied kids were more resilient." "We have to look beyond one factor (i.e. bullying)" for why kids are killing themselves. Well, I was a bullied child and yes, my family struggled with mental illness and substance abuse. But I can tell you this. When I thought about ending my life, it wasn't a sick parent who preyed on my mind. It was the classroom of peers who ostracized and humiliated me. The responsibility for child suicides resulting from bullying rests squarely on the shoulders of those who torment their fellow students and on the school officials who ignore or minimize bullying behavior. This article is a classic case of deflecting responsibility from schools onto “dysfunctional families” and blaming the victims of bullying. “If only these bullied kids were more resilient.” “We have to look beyond one factor (i.e. bullying)” for why kids are killing themselves. Well, I was a bullied child and yes, my family struggled with mental illness and substance abuse. But I can tell you this. When I thought about ending my life, it wasn’t a sick parent who preyed on my mind. It was the classroom of peers who ostracized and humiliated me. The responsibility for child suicides resulting from bullying rests squarely on the shoulders of those who torment their fellow students and on the school officials who ignore or minimize bullying behavior.

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