Archive for August, 2011
Stop Bullies: Support Good Behavior, not Bad Blood
Sunday, August 28th, 2011Many people wrote and called for coaching after last week’s post, “Stop Bullies Who Demand their Way.” Although their circumstances varied, their fundamental hesitation was the same: “How can I defend the behavioral standards I want if that means angry confrontations with my blood relationships?”
Stop Bullies Who Demand their Way
Sunday, August 21st, 2011I was at a wedding and a funeral last week. Really; not a movie. And the people were fine. But I was reminded of all the times I’ve been at big family events when some selfish, narcissistic, abusive, controlling, bullying family member demanded that they get their way or they’d make a scene, make everyone [...]
Teachers’ Unions Don’t Protect Kids from Bullies
Sunday, August 14th, 2011The Teachers’ union is clear: since dues are paid by teachers, not by kids or parents, the union’s job is to protect and increase teachers’ salaries and seniority. I love good teachers. I come from a family of teachers. My life has been crucially enriched by teachers. I teach. But I won’t support the teachers’ [...]
Stop School Bullies: Organize This Summer
Sunday, August 7th, 2011If you worry that your child will be bullied in school next school year, but you don’t know what to do until bullying happens again in September, you’re missing a golden opportunity this summer. Summer is the best time to organize in order to protect your children on day-one.