tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post7614822690802855592..comments2024-03-21T11:50:29.630-04:00Comments on Janie Junebug Righting & Editing: BULLY FOR YOU: THE SILVER FOX DISCUSSES BAD ADVICEJanie Junebughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-84091741782176413332014-06-19T14:11:15.135-04:002014-06-19T14:11:15.135-04:00It's a shame that, as Blain fights his instinc...It's a shame that, as Blain fights his instincts to resort to violence, others put him in a position where he finds it necessary to revert to those earlier times.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-74127192652355932612014-06-19T14:09:08.931-04:002014-06-19T14:09:08.931-04:00Thanks so much for your comment. What I remember f...Thanks so much for your comment. What I remember from my school days is that other kids would crowd around yelling "Fight! Fight!" whenever someone was being roughed up. They need to know that the fights that intrigue them so are often one-sided bullying.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-56752375539984283112014-06-18T21:22:59.403-04:002014-06-18T21:22:59.403-04:00You can't stay away from a bully if he bully i...You can't stay away from a bully if he bully is out to get you, this made me think of my grandson Blain who has had a problem with a bully at school he was told to tell a teacher when it happened so he did and what did the teacher say ":I can't help you" wtf Blain said to his mum I should have just decked the kid that would teach him to pick on me................Blain was a bit of bully at his last school and his parents are trying to stop him but when he is picked on his instinct is to fight back and I don't think there is anything wrong with that Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-2988970974818464662014-06-18T16:08:01.774-04:002014-06-18T16:08:01.774-04:00I am so glad I follow Sir Shady because I found yo...I am so glad I follow Sir Shady because I found you through his blog. And he's great.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-9713033903677600852014-06-18T13:28:17.649-04:002014-06-18T13:28:17.649-04:00Make sure your school, esp Middle School, has an I...Make sure your school, esp Middle School, has an Internet Safety ed program re predators AND cyberbullying. Since tech abuse is an off-campus problem, parents n others have to take responsibility, too.Karl Schonbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08513261815995488779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-17956683769370452572014-06-18T12:40:58.494-04:002014-06-18T12:40:58.494-04:00Though there are lots of situations where kids cou...Though there are lots of situations where kids could be taught to get out of the mix, this is not one of them. <br /><br />Bullying is bullying; it's a coward's game with teeth. If everyone would look out for others, it would be a lot less prevalent. Teach THAT. You don't have to always jump in and duke it out - you can get an adult to intercede, but adults - do your job! Teach, mentor, model! You're growing our community - the ones who will run the show when we are old and can't stick up for ourselves.<br /><br />Wait...I may be that person now. <br /><br />Great job, Junie and Silver Fox.<br />Cherdo<br />www.cherdoontheflipside.com Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-37019782297654682522014-06-18T12:30:11.299-04:002014-06-18T12:30:11.299-04:00Yeah, I was very proud of Jason that day.Yeah, I was very proud of Jason that day.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-19999765537886214442014-06-18T12:29:24.872-04:002014-06-18T12:29:24.872-04:00Nicki is a hoot.Nicki is a hoot.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-66684515954768816242014-06-18T12:29:22.942-04:002014-06-18T12:29:22.942-04:00The cyber bullying is bad because there's no e...The cyber bullying is bad because there's no escape from it. It can invade all aspects of your life, in a way.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-78285129090305347742014-06-18T12:28:13.701-04:002014-06-18T12:28:13.701-04:00I'd like to check that book out, that's fo...I'd like to check that book out, that's for sure!The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-27988836971279652092014-06-18T12:27:17.531-04:002014-06-18T12:27:17.531-04:00I hope you'll have children, Rachel. You'r...I hope you'll have children, Rachel. You're the kind of person who will be an excellent parent because you give so much love and empathy.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-9016881010437528592014-06-18T12:27:14.225-04:002014-06-18T12:27:14.225-04:00Little Markie Poo? Had to laugh at that.Little Markie Poo? Had to laugh at that.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-28609619141912633662014-06-18T12:25:32.968-04:002014-06-18T12:25:32.968-04:00I know what you mean. When you reach a student, it...I know what you mean. When you reach a student, it's the greatest feeling.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-31454553714955298592014-06-18T12:24:31.138-04:002014-06-18T12:24:31.138-04:00It bothers me when people won't stand up for o...It bothers me when people won't stand up for others. We need to do the best we can, not just for ourselves, but for those who need help.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-51258217037549847702014-06-18T12:22:45.599-04:002014-06-18T12:22:45.599-04:00I'll read your post again, but it's probab...I'll read your post again, but it's probably fine. There's nothing wrong with trying the "ignore the asshole" route. The problem is when parents have nothing else to say.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-61797406490818660192014-06-18T12:13:59.357-04:002014-06-18T12:13:59.357-04:00People who tell kids to "just stay away"...People who tell kids to "just stay away" from the bully...well, they obviously weren't bullied. I never trust people who tell you what to do when they have no actual knowledge of anything similar to what you're going through. <br /><br />I am so glad you stood up for the child who stepped in to help defend the underdog!! I was one of those defenders, myself. I never gave a thought about getting in trouble. Just concerned about what was right. I was lucky I wasn't killed or beaten to a pulp a few times in my adult life. Maybe being a girl was an advantage in that respect? (Bullying goes on in all ages.) I guess it wouldn't have been a bad way to die, though. Not a bad way at all.<br /><br />Great post! :) Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-89342093879945270702014-06-18T11:37:17.698-04:002014-06-18T11:37:17.698-04:00Good points, Karl. What we don't want is someo...Good points, Karl. What we don't want is someone fighting their own battles by toting a gun to school. I wasn't suggesting anything that extreme. And when I said "conscience" I was envisioning something with a sense of right and wrong more than a sense of self-righteousness. I agree that my points need "some qualifying and amending," as you suggested.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-30293064982808962282014-06-18T08:16:34.979-04:002014-06-18T08:16:34.979-04:00Yup, it can be tough. But there are also kids who...Yup, it can be tough. But there are also kids who knock my socks off on a daily basis. Beautiful moments, too.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-77232028344609908872014-06-18T01:48:19.372-04:002014-06-18T01:48:19.372-04:00Yes it is sad how much bullying takes place. Now t...Yes it is sad how much bullying takes place. Now there is cyber bullying too which is really scary too. We need to teach our kids to put themselves in the same place and what it feels like.<br />www.thoughtsofpaps.comPAPShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119742386985825660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-21689952472808182452014-06-18T01:30:47.443-04:002014-06-18T01:30:47.443-04:00Oh gosh, I didn't expect to be mentioned in a ...Oh gosh, I didn't expect to be mentioned in a comment. Thank you for your kind words. I am a firm believer in only going as far as absolutely needed. My momma raised me to fight words with words and fists with fists, but that I had better not even think about being the attacker. It's something I believe to this day. If I have kids, I plan on teaching them the same thing.<br /><br />Love,<br />RachelRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507642753163503531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-32377189142991228012014-06-17T20:17:11.968-04:002014-06-17T20:17:11.968-04:00Good stuff here! It is amazing what happened decad...Good stuff here! It is amazing what happened decades ago before "bullying" became such a hot topic and buzz word. I read an incredible book a few years ago that I highly recommend Please Stop Laughing at Me.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-58743529756252807012014-06-17T19:09:34.663-04:002014-06-17T19:09:34.663-04:00Oh, this makes me want to slam little Markie Poo i...Oh, this makes me want to slam little Markie Poo into a brick wall myself! <br /><br />Janie, I'm feeling very not good about the post I wrote for you---especially since my first bit of advice is to ignore the bully. But I hope I at least get points ffor acknowledging that this doesn't work on every bully. Please do feel free to remove it from your rotation (I won't be offended in the least) or take out the parts where I attempt to give advice.Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-1765522784151317292014-06-17T17:37:31.459-04:002014-06-17T17:37:31.459-04:00Silver (and Sly?) Fox--
A thought or two re your p...Silver (and Sly?) Fox--<br />A thought or two re your points 2 and 3:<br /><br />2. "Don't expect anyone to fight your battles for you. Maybe they can help you, but they can't do it all for you.... especially if you want the result to please you."<br /><br />I'd add: Be dead sure there's no Village (parents, educators, neighbors, allies, etc.) to help you out, before you fight back. And use technology (from old school tape recorders to cell tracking and recording systems), too, since "evidence" is power, just like "knowledge." <br /><br />3. "... As Jiminy-effin'-Cricket said, 'Always let your conscience be your guide.' If you hit me, I'll probably fight back..."<br /><br />Another saying made popular by Disney in the 1950s (Davey Crockett's "Be sure you're right, then go ahead") suggests the wisdom of not getting caught up in the heat of battle. <br /><br />Without some qualifying and amending, your points 2. and 3. can turn childhood/youth into a war of all against all, and we certainly don't want "Lord of the Flies" situations springing up everywhere.<br /><br /> <br /> Karl Schonbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08513261815995488779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-76106651828381363922014-06-17T16:31:42.960-04:002014-06-17T16:31:42.960-04:00In grammar school, I recall being disillusioned th...In grammar school, I recall being disillusioned that the snappy comebacks that worked so well for the comic book characters I admired didn't work nearly as well for me. Actions spoke louder than words.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501852053743373610.post-45356223076228145392014-06-17T16:16:34.536-04:002014-06-17T16:16:34.536-04:00I don't envy you at all, working there.I don't envy you at all, working there.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.com