Hello friends!
I have heard that some of you have been teasing other children at the playground—not just once in a while—but every day. Others have been telling tall tales at school about certain kids and persuading other kids not to hang out with them. I would call these things BULLYING.
As a child I remember running to the top of the town hall steps and shouting, “I’m the king of the castle, and you’re the dirty rascal!” My friends would then try to win the top spot. This game was not allowed at school. Teachers knew that someone could get hurt in the scuffling. Did I feel I was better than anyone else? Did I do it because I had seen it played by older kids? Was it really such a bad thing? It was just a game, right? Let me think about it.
Now I have remembered something important that Jesus said that helps me choose how I live every day:
In everything do to others as you would have them do to you. (Matthew 7:12)
We need to encourage each other to be firm in our faith. Until next time, stay brave and strong. Show love in everything you do. Treat others, as you want them to treat you.
Blessings to you,
Jennifer
WHAT PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN NEED TO KNOW
(PREV/Net)
(Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network, a national network of Canadian researchers, non-governmental organizations, and governments)
click on Bullying Resources / then on Bullying Resources for Parents
