Another cyber bullying case ends in a child
taking her own life. Why? Kids, in fact we all,
adults as well, seem to know how to be mean.
It must be a gene for self-preservation. That doesn’t
excuse the behavior or make it ok.
In a civilized society, however, we must be TAUGHT how
to get along, respect each other, and work together for
the good of the whole society.
Nothing says we have to like each other. If you are
a Christian, we are commanded to love one another
but that still doesn’t say you have to like them.
It is a parent’s civic duty to teach civilized behavior to
their child.
It is a child’s civic duty to learn civilized behavior.
A child’s life is not all fun and games with no responsibilities.
A child’s job is to learn how to become an adult in training
for adulthood with the ability to control their own life after
the age of 21. As a parent you must model this behavior for your
child. All adults are role models for children. There are
always consequences for any behavior. Sometimes good,
sometimes bad, but always consequences.
An honorable, civilized person who is willing to work
hard, should be highly regarded. Instead, in today’s
world the emphasis appears to be placed on good looks,
how sexy you are, and what money can buy. The media
never conveys the consequences of these actions. There are
still consequences for all actions.
We need to get back to the core values of our society,
the values that made America the greatest and strongest
nation on earth. No one gave us this title, we earned it and we
worked hard for it and we fought for it. We The
(Honorable) People and our Elected Government
Officials worked together for the good of all
free people.
Who is responsible for bullying? A child over the age
of 12 is old enough to be responsible for their own
actions. They are old enough to know right from
wrong. There should be some personal consequences
for their actions…good or bad.
The parent of an underaged bully are also responsible. The trouble
is the bully usually learns the behavior from ones
own parent. All adults over the age of 18 have a civic duty
to behave in a civilized manner and to protect children.
Children over the age of 18 have a civic duty to learn civilized
behavior on their own if they were not fortunate enough to have
parents teach them this information.
It amazes me how many people refuse to believe how powerful
respect and manners, the core values of our society, are. Respect
and manners are not just for the hoity toity. They are for everyone
of every economic level in our society. They are the first tools that
should be learned by everyone. We all want to be treated
with respect. It is our common bond. When you know what is
expected of you and why, it becomes much easier to disregard the
taunts of bullies. It is easier to not give the bully any credence.
All civilized people should come to the aid of a fellow citizen who
is being bullied. Just stand behind a bullied person to let the bullies
know they are out of line.
And why dose everyone think there are no rules on the internet just
because it is a new medium? If it is has anything to do with another
human being, all rules of civilized behavior are to be expected to be used.
They apply equally to children, men and women.
We all have a civic duty to behave in an honorable, civilized, law abiding
manner.
The information in our book “A Year of Good Manners” by Margery Sinclair
and Jan Polk, $27.95, gives you all the information you need to develop into
an honorable, self-confident, likeable person with common sense. This book
will help you develop skills that will set you apart from the immoral, untrained,
and uncivilized. These are the most basic skills needed to navigate your family,
school, social and business lives.
The government cannot do it for you. You must be take responsibility for your own
life and for your children. It is easy to hold yourself to a higher standard when you
know how and why. In addition, Margery Sinclair says “Good Mannners are Good
Business.”
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They will have them to give to children who need special guidance.
One thing that makes one feel better is to know someone respects you and
wants to help you
I am not writing about bullying to sell books. I am writing to offer a solution
to a bullying problem.. The government cannot do this for us or it would have
been done years ago. Bullying is a people problem with a people solution.
Teachers are closest to bullying in schools. Parents are the next closest.
On their salaries, teachers cannot afford to buy this book for every child that
needs it. Please help them out.
Buy one book for yourself and one book for a teacher.
If you are being bullied, please read this book.
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