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Hi I live in
Tasmania, my beautiful, gentle, respectful 14 yr old grandson has been bullied constantly since primary school & it's still going on in high school. I hv been to the school, wrote to the education department, newspapers to help tell these real TRUE stories of bullying in all schools. Why arnt parents helping to educate their children from an early age that being a bully is not ok. What is the rule that says parents, grandparents etc can not form a rotation group to be present within the school grounds so kids KNOW there is a person that they can go to that will take them to the school office to report it but many kids don't hv the confidence to report these bully's alone. One voice & presence is NOT ENOUGH.
Pamela supported: Hold Bullies Accountable at SchoolWhen I was still in primary school, I knew firsthand what it was like to be bullied, and just what some young children were capable of. In fact, bullies can be cunning, ruthless, deceitful, brazen and, even worse, very charming and two-faced. Now that I am in my later middle years, it is easy for me to understand that, unlike most normal adults, some children and teenagers seem to have a form of revenge that knows no limits, precisely because they do not have a fully developed thinking brain and a conscience that enable them to control volatile emotions, accurately assess the consequences of their actions, and maintain a satisfactory standard of behaviour in the community. Furthermore, whether a bully grew up in an abusive family environment or, to the other extreme, was pampered from an early age, is not a valid excuse for violating the safety of another fellow human being. After all, every bully is really a coward; otherwise, why would he or she target someone who is more vulnerable or defenceless? Likewise, every school teacher has the fundamental responsibility to make sure that every student feels safe; otherwise, that particular teacher would be sending the wrong message that "survival of the fittest" is the only "rule" that one has to live by. For God's sake, this is the twenty-first century!
Steven supported: Hold Bullies Accountable at SchoolEducating children about the impact of their words is essential. Engaging victims and finding a way to implement safeguards and protective factors is paramount. Reducing tolerance for and dismissing unkind comments on any level needs to stop. Words have impact and students need to see and know first hand that there’s no space in our homes, schools or community for unkindness.
Anne supported: Hold Bullies Accountable at SchoolSex education left a lasting impact on myself as a 9 year old, and it was a negative experience.
Without prompting, my children have come home discussing worse frustrations than I had as a young person. It leaves them feeling deeply unsettled and uncomfortable, that from a non-religious point of view can be considered detrimental to a young mind.
Their brains and bodies have not developed to the point that they have even considered thinking about sex, let alone sexual preference.
On another note, bringing up topics like this to young minds is a form of psychological nudging. It should be up to a child to pick their direction in life without a school unintentionally nudging a child into a sexuality they may not have developed naturally.
As a parent who cares about academic performance, I see this as a distraction from the schools core responsibilities.
It is not a teachers job to talk to my pre-pubescent child about sexuality. To avoid bullying of the LGBTQ+ community and/or any other group, please feel free to guide my children on the values of respect, empathy and appreciation for others without using labels.
Scott supported: Age-appropriate LGBTQ+ and sex education in our school!As a parent of an 8-year-old girl and 4 year old boy, I believe that the focus in primary education should be on essential life skills such as self-development, financial literacy, and, in the context of an Anglican school, a strong foundation in faith. While inclusivity and respect for all individuals are important, the normalization of topics such as gender identity and sexuality at such a young age is premature and potentially confusing. Our children deserve age-appropriate education that prioritizes their personal growth, safety, and well-being without introducing complex social issues that may not align with the values and developmental readiness of primary-aged students.
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