Comments on: Bully Busters

By: Zach

Zach — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:21:17 +0000

I’m sorry to say that this article has the exact same old information that’s been repeated for years. While the “warning signs” section is sound, the “what to do” checklist is horrible.

“Stay With Others”? How is that supposed to help when most bullying happens in front of an audiance? “Agree With The Teaser”? “Ignore It”? This is just plain BAD ADVICE!!!

Adam Blum is the one expert who stands apart from the conventional anti-bully establishment. His system, The Total Bully Solution, has a fresh perspecive… and IT WORKS.

It identifies the cause of the problems, and gives parents and their kids the tools to deal with peer aggression in all its forms. I recommend it with all my heart.

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By: goodfather

goodfather — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:56:23 +0000

Great article! Wow. I was bullied as a kid, and it was miserable. Victims of bullying DO have low self esteem. It’s one of the principal reasons they are a target. So it’s a little chicken-and-egg (’Stand up to the bully!’ ‘I can’t!’). My son (who had much better self-esteem than I did at his age) employed one of the techniques you describe. Our name ryhmes with a sexual orientation (not that there’s anything wrong with that), so bullies would ask him, ‘Are you gay?’ He would say, ‘No, I’m not, but if you’re looking for someone…’

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:09:34 +0000

These are excellent advice. I would also add that if a school has a culture of zero bullying policy students will feel more comfortable in their learning environment.

By: Half-Past Kissin' Time

Half-Past Kissin' Time — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:37:28 +0000

I’m a teacher in a middle school, and what I see is that many bullies don’t realize that what they are doing is bullying; they think it’s “funny” or “no big deal.” I think bullies need to be educated about meanness; where it comes from and what they can do to empower themselves, rather than picking on weaker kids.

Half-Past Kissin’ Times last blog post..High School: The Time of Your Life??

By: Tricia

Tricia — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:50:56 +0000

insane mama: Thanks so much. I really appreciate your comment, and I look forward to reading your post about bullying!

By: insane mama

insane mama — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:46:26 +0000

I love your blog. I don't read everyday, but I should. I love this post, kids need to stick up for themselves and parents need to push them to do so. I think I may write my own odeas about it on my blog too! Of course I will link to yours. ANd I need to add you to my blogroll now, I don't subscribe to readers, because my email is too much of mess as it is. insane mamas last blog post..I Almost Gouged My Eyes Out

By: kim

kim — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:25:35 +0000

shit my email addressas wrong, it’s good now “you have wings keep flying, everyone loves reading your blog. Thank you, I read it every day . LOL Aunt Kim

By: Shrinky

Shrinky — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:57:45 +0000

A very informative and well researched post, something all parents should read. I generally find kids who bully tend to have parents that bully too. Sadly, not all kids are taught empathy. Schools are forced to pick up the slack for careless parenting, sad yes, but so vital if we wish to intergrate only civilised, responsible adults into our society.

By: melody is slurping life

melody is slurping life — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:46:02 +0000

Excellent article full of relative and helpful information. I do have one son who is bullied a bit. He has obvious physical special needs and some kids tend to pick on him. BTW, love the blog name! melody is slurping lifes last blog post..Magic Marker Monday ~ A Rat's What?!