There is shared blame in all parties here concerning the welfare of Sean...and there's going to be a lot of finger pointing too.
But almost every time something like this happens, it's passed along many hands because no one wants to take the time or responsibility.
Bring in a quote about a gun (a desperate response evoked by his tormentors) or something, then everyone wants to be a hero and set the record straight by punishing the very person...the victim...rather then DEALING WITH IT.
Instead of sending Sean to an alt. school, the school should have contacted the bullies parents and suspension or explusion could have been considered too. As for Sean, the school should take in account that he was harassed for a year and that councelling or therapy would be offered if he was depressed or if it affected his school work.
Where was the school staff and parents of these kids anyway? These "educators" are around these kids day in and day out.
A years worth of bullying and harrasment? Someone could have dones something about it...usually it's too late when they do.
In extreme cases, such as Reena Virk (a case from B.C.) being bullied can lead to death...
This happens everyday...sadly enough, this inncident happened in a institute of learning...a place where dreams are made...not nightmares.
Children are children, and need to be treated as such. It is wrong to assume that a child is entitled to the same sorts of rights and privileges as you and I. In fact, it can be very dangerous to do so.
Children do. They have just as much right to have the same privileges as anyone else, if not, they need more. Just because they drool or can be annoying, doesn't mean they don't have rights. They are tomorrow's adults.
That is why you guide children and help them understand what is going on, not leave them in the dark or brush them off. Adults are responsible on how a child should be reared, cared for, and educated.
Kids need stern discipline from their parents, not friendship!
In the years of a child's life, the adult is the smartest, bravest, most amazing person in their eyes...they listen if you just tried. You get respect by giving respect, right?
But to take away there curiosity and quizative nature and rule with an iron hand?
I think not.
The young girl and her science project is the very essence of a child's curiosity and it needs to be nurtured. Unfortunately, not all children have this opportunity to express themselves for fear of being repremanded and/or made to feel that what they think is not important.
Gezz, hasn't anyone looked carefully at what a kid has to face in today's society? Kids are very interesting "miniture adults."
A childs fascination about the world and how they wonder about everything around them is amazing... we could learn a lot from these little people:)
There is an important lesson here.
It's about a child who asked a question and challenged the people around her to give her an answer.
It's also the important role her father (a responsible adult) played by supporting her decision to go ahead with the project and standing up for her when school officials decided otherwise...
It is unfortunate the teachers couldn't see past the color of the dolls...but she did and made others see too...pretty darn powerful.
This is sad day for mankind if a child couldn't ask "Why?"
"It takes a whole village to raise one child." Old African Proverb
Yes, your paying your way for school and yes, you you have the right to have a say in what the polcies and regulations are for your school if you are paying for school. All university standards should be drafted by both University falculty and students. BUT you tell me...how many people people in University care about an issue like this and how many of them will take action?
There are more serious issues in Universities and Colleges that need to be addressed first but never get the backing, so what makes this privacy issue anything special?
All e-mail, phone calls, and video monitoring are now standard for most companies, so why not universities and colleges? Get use to it, privacy is no longer an issue.
There are hundreds of people who are looking for that "one" and end up with a "zero". Sadly, sometimes the end results are damaging.
I know two people who have met on the net and have persude long-term relationships together, and so far it's been good...
As for cybering as adultary, that depends on ones morals and how thier partner feels about it. Damnit, why don't you just invite your love one to participate! That could be fun!
Responsiblity and precautions should be taken in all situations when meeting a stranger(s), net or no net...
It's just that simple. Unfortunatly, matters of the heart are not.
I have to agree. Facial hair is an important feature in spotting the rare and usually unseen unix geek...anyone see the pic. of Alan Cox in the latest Wired mag? Talk about facial hair!
Oh yeah...one other thing, geeks do have style! Rather then seeing Asian-dude-actor-with-bad-perm wearing "Code Poet" t-shirt,
Cox wearing a "Code Poet" t-shirt in his pic. for Wired! Now that's the REAL DEAL!!
Btw, have faith in this movie idea folks...maybe they might get it right this time....maybe..
Nightmares? What I still don't get is how the world does that stupid curly bob hairdo has made its ugly re-apperance in from Hackers to Anti-Trust?
Some thing will never change...
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There is shared blame in all parties here concerning the welfare of Sean...and there's going to be a lot of finger pointing too.
But almost every time something like this happens, it's passed along many hands because no one wants to take the time or responsibility. Bring in a quote about a gun (a desperate response evoked by his tormentors) or something, then everyone wants to be a hero and set the record straight by punishing the very person...the victim...rather then DEALING WITH IT.
Instead of sending Sean to an alt. school, the school should have contacted the bullies parents and suspension or explusion could have been considered too. As for Sean, the school should take in account that he was harassed for a year and that councelling or therapy would be offered if he was depressed or if it affected his school work.
Where was the school staff and parents of these kids anyway? These "educators" are around these kids day in and day out.
A years worth of bullying and harrasment? Someone could have dones something about it...usually it's too late when they do. In extreme cases, such as Reena Virk (a case from B.C.) being bullied can lead to death...
This happens everyday...sadly enough, this inncident happened in a institute of learning...a place where dreams are made...not nightmares.
Children do. They have just as much right to have the same privileges as anyone else, if not, they need more. Just because they drool or can be annoying, doesn't mean they don't have rights. They are tomorrow's adults.
That is why you guide children and help them understand what is going on, not leave them in the dark or brush them off. Adults are responsible on how a child should be reared, cared for, and educated.Kids need stern discipline from their parents, not friendship!
In the years of a child's life, the adult is the smartest, bravest, most amazing person in their eyes...they listen if you just tried. You get respect by giving respect, right? But to take away there curiosity and quizative nature and rule with an iron hand?I think not.
The young girl and her science project is the very essence of a child's curiosity and it needs to be nurtured. Unfortunately, not all children have this opportunity to express themselves for fear of being repremanded and/or made to feel that what they think is not important.
Gezz, hasn't anyone looked carefully at what a kid has to face in today's society? Kids are very interesting "miniture adults." A childs fascination about the world and how they wonder about everything around them is amazing... we could learn a lot from these little people :)
There is an important lesson here.
It's about a child who asked a question and challenged the people around her to give her an answer.
It's also the important role her father (a responsible adult) played by supporting her decision to go ahead with the project and standing up for her when school officials decided otherwise...
It is unfortunate the teachers couldn't see past the color of the dolls...but she did and made others see too...pretty darn powerful.
This is sad day for mankind if a child couldn't ask "Why?"
"It takes a whole village to raise one child." Old African ProverbWelcome to Reality 101.
Sad.
As for cybering as adultary, that depends on ones morals and how thier partner feels about it. Damnit, why don't you just invite your love one to participate! That could be fun!
Responsiblity and precautions should be taken in all situations when meeting a stranger(s), net or no net... It's just that simple. Unfortunatly, matters of the heart are not.
Common sense is key... Stupidity should hurtHappy V-day folks :)
I have to agree. Facial hair is an important feature in spotting the rare and usually unseen unix geek...anyone see the pic. of Alan Cox in the latest Wired mag? Talk about facial hair! Oh yeah...one other thing, geeks do have style! Rather then seeing Asian-dude-actor-with-bad-perm wearing "Code Poet" t-shirt, Cox wearing a "Code Poet" t-shirt in his pic. for Wired! Now that's the REAL DEAL!! Btw, have faith in this movie idea folks...maybe they might get it right this time....maybe..
Nightmares? What I still don't get is how the world does that stupid curly bob hairdo has made its ugly re-apperance in from Hackers to Anti-Trust? Some thing will never change...