Tag Archives: bullying

Wear That Pink Shirt Today

Posted on February 28, 2018 by

Thank goodness the anti-bullying movement is a major social phenomenon in many countries around the globe these days. It’s a good thing that anti-bullying organizations and ad-hoc groups are in place and active. I mention this for two main reasons. … Continue reading →

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Stop Bullying

Posted on October 2, 2017 by

Bullying and its effects on society have been in the news and social media a lot during the past few years. It seems like the problem has become worse rather than better. Maybe bullying seems like more of a problem … Continue reading →

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Pettiness

Posted on May 13, 2017 by

One of the most insidious symptoms of a petty mind is bullying. In childhood, we have the classic case of bigger kids or more popular children bullying their peers because of some type of difference. In adulthood, the petty, bullying … Continue reading →

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No More Bullying

Posted on October 3, 2016 by

It seems like we see and hear news stories about bullying nearly every day.  We’re told that some eight-percent of the nation’s kids skip a day of school each month out of fear of bullies. Every seven minutes a child … Continue reading →

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Children Victims Of Aggression

Posted on June 4, 2015 by

Here in the United States and in most relatively affluent nations, we depict childhood in warm, happy tones. We think of little kids frolicking on playgrounds, children attending school, and safe, happy homes where they are protected and nurtured. It’s … Continue reading →

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Everybody Hurts

Posted on December 29, 2013 by

Jorge called for me to come into the kitchen for breakfast.  On the table were two large, steaming bowls of “Coco Wheats” cereal. I laughed and said I hadn’t enjoyed it since I was a little boy.  Jorge winked and said I … Continue reading →

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A Mile In Their Moccasins

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

The issues of harrassment, discrimination, homophobia, racism, sexism, jingoism or intolerance in general keep boiling up these days.  I’m not sure exactly why people feel the need to harm other people or to discriminate against certain people.  It doesn’t seem … Continue reading →

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