tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565714995244189707.post2577577459409499196..comments2023-12-27T11:17:03.577-05:00Comments on Hopkins' Hoppin' Happenings: The Bully Proof Vest ActivityHopkins' Hoppin' Happeningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16543245472724470868noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565714995244189707.post-57190600828480796002014-08-15T08:20:14.314-04:002014-08-15T08:20:14.314-04:00I just found this post via Pinterest and really li...I just found this post via Pinterest and really like it EXCEPT for this: <br />"teaching appropriate coping skills via educating the child as to the psychological make-up of a bully (e.g., "A bully does not have the same structure, love and support at home as you do.") In this way, the child does not feel personally targeted but can learn to understand that bullies have a limited repertoire of social skills and are thus unable to connect with peers in a friendly, empathic manner. The bully is just acting according to her nature." <br /><br />My issues are A) the perception that "bullies" (I hate that dehumanizing label) suffer from low self esteem or have poor social skills was debunked a long time ago; and B) I don't think that encouraging a child to feel better about herself by thinking negative things about someone else is either healthy or helpful.<br /><br />Also the idea that once the child tells, she can sit back and let the adults deal with it (as if zero tolerance policies are the least bit effective---they aren't) bothers me. You're teaching the kid all these great coping skills, but still telling her that the situation is too tough for her to deal with. If there's actual physical harm, then yes. If it's name-calling, then no. Let her use her new tools so she can gain confidence in her own ability to handle problems.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565714995244189707.post-81796549084048286292012-06-06T18:55:02.557-04:002012-06-06T18:55:02.557-04:00Thanks you rock Michelle!!!Thanks you rock Michelle!!!Hopkins' Hoppin' Happeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16543245472724470868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565714995244189707.post-32900806025692952212012-06-05T13:22:37.072-04:002012-06-05T13:22:37.072-04:00Hey Brian!! The button looks great - thanks for us...Hey Brian!! The button looks great - thanks for using it (-;<br /><br /><br />Michelle<br /><a href="http://the3amteacher.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The 3AM Teacher</a><br /><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-3am-Teacher" rel="nofollow">Visit My TPT Store</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/The3amTeacher" rel="nofollow">Visit My FB Page</a>Michelle Tsivgadellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09327578199614794262noreply@blogger.com