Bullying can be in the form of verbal, physical or emotional abuse and typically is persistently occurring against another weaker individual who doesn’t have the power to stop the perpetrator. The victim may seek out help and guidance from peers, or an adult if they are a child and often times is turned away with remarks like “learn how to take criticism”. It is my opinion that all people have the duty to follow the Golden Rule “Do to others as you would have  them do to you”  Luke  6:31 (NIV)

Think about how you would feel going to school every single day being tormented by some of your peers, attempting to seek guidance and support from an adult who either doesn’t understand the effect this is having on you, or simply doesn’t want to be involved, or perhaps doesn’t know what to do to help. You would feel like you are fighting an uphill battle, not knowing where to turn.

I read an article yesterday about a young beautiful girl who committed suicide because she was being threatened and tormented by classmates, she tried to get help but obviously it wasn’t enough or in time- knowing this we all must put an end to bullying by understanding when it is happening, learn how to support the victim and teach the bullies alternative actions and basic social skills.

As parents, uncles, aunts ,grandparents we all have a responsibility to teach ourselves and others; research the definition of bullying, seek guidance for those who are facing these issues. It is my belief that a combination of faith, spirit principles, moral values, and self esteem are the foundation for putting and end to this behavior. Everyone has a duty to get the ball rolling and act on mending the situation, stop the bullying behavior, support the victim and seek help for the bully.

Remember when you are witnessing this behavior,  act: counseling, communication and active participation in the childs life immediately rather than waiting for the problem to escalate or excusing the behavior. Seek out the support you need to resolve the issues, repair the childs self esteem and put into place positive social skills. A little faith and spirit doesn’t hurt either!

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