Drama in School!!

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Permalink Reply by Brett on April 9, 2008 at 9:40pm

I like that idea too, working with students to be able to stand up for themselves too even though that can be very hard sometimes. This could be a good addition to the solution for verbal abuse.

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Permalink Reply by Stacy Becker on April 10, 2008 at 8:32am

Brett-- you come clean! Now we know you're a tree hugger!

I like this line of thinking...we're starting to focus on bullying as a problem that everyone--including those being bullied--have some power and responsibility to curb. The questions would be how to identify and agree on those respective powers and responsibilities and how to support those who exercise them.

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Permalink Reply by Jason on April 11, 2008 at 3:02pm

yes i think we can teach it. I really can. If people all over can contribute the knowing about yourself idea kids will start realizing that kids are just trying to shoot you down. And Kids should learn over time or they just need extra help and we dont know it...

I think we can do it.

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Permalink Reply by Holly on April 11, 2008 at 5:00pm

What do you think it will take?

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Permalink Reply by Jason on April 12, 2008 at 10:12am

speakers, people need to step up in there schools, and principals need to accept the fact that students probably no more about bullying than them

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Permalink Reply by Kim FB on April 13, 2008 at 10:26am

I just saw a brochure last week from a national group (I think gov't led, I'll find it and let you know). It said the #1 thing parents can do about bullying in school is to listen to what is happening. I thought it was very interesting. I'm certain that the brochure wasn't just thrown together and is probably based on research.

I'm sure that could apply to principals and teachers, too. I think M. Atherton's points about what a teachers job is are really important, too. Teachers do have a legal responsibility to report and perhaps their ability to reach students may be even damaged by getting involved. The students say this themselves in the videos. So, HOW can this listening take place? WHO should be responsible? And, trust me, I know that parents cannot be the only answer.

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Permalink Reply by Jason on April 13, 2008 at 4:43pm

well i guess i don't know what to say. I would speak but my school wont let me.

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Permalink Reply by Kim FB on April 13, 2008 at 6:48pm

Wow! That's a powerful statement. Have you asked and they said no,or it is just implied, or what? You leave me wanting to know more. I mean, contrast what you said with my statement and it's like listening is most impt. thing to do to combat bullying (at least if you're a parent), and yet you want to speak and no one is listening.

I think your pic is awesome, btw.

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Permalink Reply by Jason on April 16, 2008 at 8:55pm

thank you. they dont like the students point of view i guess.. idk i should double check

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Permalink Reply by Tajhera Madison on May 22, 2008 at 2:28pm

Drama is everywhere, not just in schools. I deal with it at work, at home, everywhere. Get over it. It's something that's here to stay

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Permalink Reply by Jason on May 22, 2008 at 9:29pm

oh really? so you just put up with it? dont talk smack buddy. its fixable... you just dont know how.

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Permalink Reply by Kim FB on May 23, 2008 at 8:42am

Tajhera and Jason,

I wonder; if it IS a fact of life, then what are your ideas for what schools can do to support you in learning how to deal with is? Does the way school is structured or set-up make for more or less drama now? If so, then that's where you might begin to find some answers.

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