Counter Arguments to my paper on Bullying!
Bullying is no longer considered a rite of passage, a way to establish a pecking order, or to make a child stronger. As a matter of fact bullying has become a big problem; a problem in which we are losing the lives of our youth. While researching my paper I came across some very interesting counter arguments.
Malachi my son helping me show transparency
Yes bullying use to be something that was considered to be healthy, however we did not understand at that point and time the negative effects it had on our youth. With the ever growing empowerment movement, children are being taught to speak out against hurtful, painful and negative experiences. Others take there new found "empowerment" to far IE: Columbine, etc.
The picture of my son shows how our children hide behind there tough facade, however in reality they are hurting on the inside. Often the are crying on the inside while smiling on the outside.
John Cloud in his article "The Myths Of Bullying" points out a monetary problem with the anti-bullying legislation. He says that because of the anti-bullying laws schools are being forced, in some cases to buy programs to combat bullying that the schools can not afford. Therefore reducing the schools education budgets even further.
So true, money does play a big part in getting different behavior systems started in school. It is also very sad that some would exploit anther's education under the guise of putting an end to bullying.
So true, money does play a big part in getting different behavior systems started in school. It is also very sad that some would exploit anther's education under the guise of putting an end to bullying.
Works cited
Cloud, John. "The Myths of Bullying." Time. Time, 12 Mar. 2012. Web. 20 Nov. 2012. <http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2108030,00.html>. I will use this information as a counter argument. It also has some solutions in the article, I will use this article more than once.
Kalahar, Dean. "Anti-bullying Campaign Is Just “hate Crime” Legislation for Kids." Education News. Www.educationnews.org, 10 Nov. 2010. Web. 20 Nov. 2012. this is my biggest counter argument. I am going to use this in the part of my paper where I talk how bullying is a negative part of life.
Kalahar, Dean. "Anti-bullying Campaign Is Just “hate Crime” Legislation for Kids." Education News. Www.educationnews.org, 10 Nov. 2010. Web. 20 Nov. 2012. this is my biggest counter argument. I am going to use this in the part of my paper where I talk how bullying is a negative part of life.
Simone, bullying is something I struggled with when I was in middle school. I think that every kid at some point goes through a period where he/she is talked down to or made fun of. I know that it can really hurt, but I think that the best way to avoid it is to raise strong and confident children. This way they are able to rise above the ones that make them upset.
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Simone, There are so many reasons why bullying is wrong, but it does not seem like it is anything that will ever go away. Some kids are so unique they will never fit in, and in this country that is supposed to be a good thing.
ReplyDeleteIn a women's studies class I learned that black mothers used to insult their children so their kids could learn to tough it out at school. Seems like a great coping strategy.
I like the picture of your son at the beginning of your blog.
Wow, That first counter argument, bullying makes kids stronger???? are kidding me? That guy is an idiot. We are not animals so we cant be held to the same standards as creature who do not have reason like us. Money now that's interesting that it would cost money to protect kids from bullying but not surprising but isn't it a no brainier, of coarse it's definitely worth the money. I guess I'm confused why someone would want to combat an anti-bullying campaign.
ReplyDeleteSimone, I commend you for writing on such a serious issue. I too was bullied in school, but I didnt have the courage to do anything about it. I know that since this subject is so close to home, you will do such an amazing job on it! Being as I was bullied, I am all for campaigning against it, I just have issues when people blame bullying on other types of issues.. ex a kid killed himself in Springfield this year, first thing that hit peoples lips was "oh he must have been bullied..." NOT TRUE.. he was a kid who just got dumped and thought his life would be over.. AT 14! that is my only issue with the "bully" -craze.. not sure if craze is a great word for it because I really do feel that it is something that needs to be addressed much more..
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