The story of Phoebe Price is a sad one. And, the fact that this is becoming far too common is just as sad.
I don't understand why some decide that another is invaluable. I guess we could all think of reasons why they do but none would really explain it.
It's easy to say that it would've gotten better for her. But to a 15 year old who is being bullied everyday, that would seem the impossible.
Her family, being Irish immigrants and new to the area, probably didn't know the American rights that possibly could've helped them.
These are some of the questions I had when I heard this story: Are the parents of the bullies really surprised that their kids were invloved? There is a lot of cyber bullying out there as well. Do parents read their kids' Facebook and My Space pages? Do they read their friend's comments, which I think can be just as telling? Could a group of teen-agers really hide this behavior from anybody for that long? Did the school or teachers know what was happening?
What about bullying as adults? Do we not call it bullying because they are adults? What about television - talk shows or reality shows? Do we dismiss the types of bullying seen there because it's a good show? What about negative comments on blogs? Sure, one can disagree and it can be done civilly, so is there really a need for harsh words?
Maybe it's just the teenage girl in me that is sensitive to the desires for acceptance and happiness or maybe it's the mother in me that desires for my kids to live in a kinder world.
Whatever it is, I just wish all these families weren't going through this today or any day.
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ReplyDeleteIt's so, so heartbreaking. Bullying...I hope that I can teach my boys that it's unacceptable.
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Excellent post ! I totally agree. It is up to parents to teach their children civility, fair play, actions and to not be afraid to stand up for someone who is being hurt and abused by telling a responsible adult.
ReplyDeleteI get so upset by stuff like this. It gets even harder as my children get older and the reality of it is so close. Kids are mean. Why? What makes them be that way? I feel so badly for this girls family. I hope things can be resolved and that they can finally have peace.
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