"Sticks'n'stones'"
By mipen2006
@mipen2006 (5528)
Australia
July 24, 2009 8:32pm CST
When I was a little kid, my mother taught me that sticks and stones may break your bones, but names will never hurt you. I can remember repeating the same message to my children when they were youbg. However, in the 21st centure, it would appear the old saying is no longer true.
I started a discussion to show my concern about bullying recently, and yesterday on the news, there was a story about a sixteen year old girl who took her own life. She was the fourth girl, in only six months, from the same school, who hed committed suicide. All these lives lost because of what others posted on the Internet. How can we stop this tradgic waste of young lives?
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3 responses
@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
26 Jul 09
Hey edmiltw, I agree, and believe the problem needs to be addressed without delay. Thanks for responding.
@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
25 Jul 09
Dear mipen2006,
It is really sad to hear that this was
the fourth case within 6 months! The world
we live in was so much different from when
we were living - free & simple childhood!
There are many cases related to internet in
Malaysia too, but they always used that to
attacked political figures, so that they will
resigned from their current post. It did quite
a damage in political arena here!
Perhaps we should advise young teenagers to
be more tolerance and face the truth that life
is not a bed of roses. That's life, but it's always
easy said than done. Just prayed and hope for the
best. Hope the Education Ministry, Youth Ministry
and other Community/Society will take pro-active
measures to curb all these from happenings!
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
26 Jul 09
Hi Iriene, it is very sad, and I hope our local State government does some investigating. This problem must be addressed, and now! Thank you for taking part.
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
25 Jul 09
I think both school and parents have to be more involved. Parents are busy and kids do what they want to do. Sometimes is too late to act...
My best friend child was bullied at school, but my friend took an action by sending emails to all school officials and much as making a police report...
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
26 Jul 09
Hi pola, I believe you're right, it all starts at home, and carries into school years, and unless it's nipped in the bud, theproblem just balloons. More parents should address this problem in the same manner as your friend.
