How I Put An End To My Daughter Being Bullied At School
Yesterday a friend of mine posted a message on my favorite Bloggers Forum about her middle schooler son being bullied at school. She was asking how she should handle it in such a way that it gets taken care of, but without the child getting harassed further for “telling mom.” I posted that I had a bullying issue with my middle school daughter last year, and that if she wanted to call me, I would be happy to share my story of how I put an end to it.
This began a thread of others wanting to hear the story, so I decided to Vlog it since writing it would probably take hours – even as fast as I type. So here it is:
Now let me say that even though I use humor in this video, bullying is no laughing matter. I truly believe it is high time the parents step up and start demanding things be different. That being said though, it is also high time parents step up and get more involved with their kids and the schools. We can not control what we do not see, and one thing that is constant when you hear the bullying tragedies of suicide and murder, the parents will say “I had no idea it was going on” or “no idea it was that bad.”
There are many resources for bullying. If you Google “Bullying Resources” you will find thousands of results from Federal Organizations to local grass roots movements in your own town. I still strongly believe however that the best thing we can do is simply volunteer our time and be present at the schools to help the teachers and faculty be more in control. We know they are out numbered, we should be there to help.
I hope you enjoy the video, that you got a giggle, and I invite you to talk to your children tonight about bullying – especially if you have noticed a change in behavior. It is our JOB to keep our children safe. Start now.
We can all be “bitches” together, and keep our children safe.
Marianna says
September 21, 2011 at 11:49 amLynsey thank you for sharing your story. I have no problem being a bitch either if it means my child is safe and happy.
Rob says
September 21, 2011 at 11:50 amI agree 100% that bullying in not a joking matter and parents need to be invloved so this terrible behavior will stop. Not sure why kids do it but it really effects the kids that are bullied in a negative way. So sad.
Beth says
September 21, 2011 at 11:59 amGreat vlog! It is the parents’ job to stand up for their kids and to make the school know it is their job to protect the kids when they are there in their care.
I would much rather kids be afraid of me than pick on my kids … I have no issue with that at all!
Nina Say says
September 21, 2011 at 12:05 pmDang Mama Bear! I am so proud to know you.
When I was in middle school, I was bullied so bad I refused to go to school. My parents did nothing to help, and it continued getting worse.
I applaud you for taking a stand, especially because I know how bad it hurts.
I wish I could hug you right now!!
Alison says
September 21, 2011 at 12:21 pmNo problem being a bitch and having them scared of me than my child being bullied. You did a great job!
Toni @ A Daily Dose says
September 21, 2011 at 12:35 pmI followed right in the “blog a head gasket” yesterday. If that gasket will be blown again will reside in how they handle this. I am with you on everything you said. I am totally okay with being the crazy mom if it protects my child LOL
Toni @ A Daily Dose says
September 21, 2011 at 12:35 pmand by blog now that I re-read I meant blow but whatever LOL maybe I’ll blog it too.
Stefanie says
September 21, 2011 at 12:40 pmHahaha!!! I just love you! Good for you for standing up for your little diva and taking control! I’ve had to do that a couple of times with my oldest daughters school but now I’m thinking I wasn’t nearly hard enough on them after hearing what you said! lol 😉
Jody @ Mommy Moment says
September 21, 2011 at 2:40 pmKudos to you!
Nobody EVER mess with one of my girls, enough said! LOL
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
September 21, 2011 at 4:00 pmYou are a total mama bear 🙂 Good for you sticking up for your kids 🙂
Rebel Chick Jenn says
September 21, 2011 at 4:23 pmYou are awesome! I would do the same exact thing if someone laid their hands on my daughter…but I would actually go farther than that and demand that the girl be suspended and that she physically assaulted another student be put on her permanent record.
She’ll just do it again.
Karen says
September 21, 2011 at 10:18 pmI was that mother–I was not afraid of what they thought of me, as long as my children were left alone. I was known in our neighborhood as a bitch, too.
Joy Williams says
September 22, 2011 at 10:13 amWe have to protect our children. You handled it perfectly. If we don’t protect them who will??
Marcie W. says
September 22, 2011 at 4:27 pmI agree a GAZILLION percent. Although my oldest is only 7, you are EXACTLY me in about 4-5 years… except I might have went to handle an 8th grader myself…. or her parents.
Right on!!! TEAM BITCH!
melissa says
September 23, 2011 at 9:39 pmI 100 percent agree with you. I would have done the exact same. Good for you! We need to protect our children