How to teach children to handle bullies

[jtoh]

Chenonceau:

jtoh:

How did she manage to copy your dd's essay? Wasn't the teacher suspicious when she saw two similar essays?

THAT was what I asked myself. The Daughter showed the Teacher her essay after he flashed her friend's essay up on the visualizer as the model essay. He didn't bat an eyelid, didn't punish anyone, told The Daughter that such things happen and she should not lend her friends her work before having it marked. That was a lesson learnt. The Daughter never emailed her work around again. I seriously wondered if he properly read each essay. Many teachers in brand name schools are lazy. They can get away with it 'cos students and parents can cope even if they're lousy.

But it wasn't a big deal, so I did not complain. Didn't wanna spoil my relationship with the teacher.

Wow! I suppose that was the teacher's way of dealing with it - sending out a message to students not to email their work to others. BUT, shouldn't the real message be that plagiarism/copying is wrong and that perpetrators would be severely dealt with? I'm shocked, both at the boldness of the girls who did the copying, and the inaction of the teacher.

[snowman.022851697]

Isn’t that infringement of copyright, which is an offence under international law? And the teacher still takes it so ‘light-hearted’?

[Chenonceau]

jtoh… He was one of those teachers more worried about promotion than kids’ welfare. I didn’t really like him but wanted to maintain a good relationship. He was in charge of a prestigious CCA and he drove the girls very hard… But when it came to actual teaching, he did very little and got away with it because this was a very good class already very talented in English. Not much to teach.


I try not to complain too much. No point getting mad over the small things. As long as my daughter doesn’t copy, the moral fibre of teacher and other girls was not my business. At least, that was what I told myself.

[jtoh]

Chenonceau:

jtoh... He was one of those teachers more worried about promotion than kids' welfare. I didn't really like him but wanted to maintain a good relationship. He was in charge of a prestigious CCA and he drove the girls very hard... But when it came to actual teaching, he did very little and got away with it because this was a very good class already very talented in English. Not much to teach.


I try not to complain too much. No point getting mad over the small things. As long as my daughter doesn't copy, the moral fibre of teacher and other girls was not my business. At least, that was what I told myself.

Thanks Chenonceau.

[Chenonceau]

jtoh:

Thanks Chenonceau.

Hey... you're welcome. Not that I did anything to deserve this though... Haha.

[jtoh]

Chenonceau:

jtoh:

Thanks Chenonceau.

Hey... you're welcome. Not that I did anything to deserve this though... Haha.

:lol:

[lisadrome]

\"Cyber Wellness Campaign\" was launched today by the Media Development Authority (MDA) to educate primary school children and their parents on the risks and pitfalls of the Internet.


Acting as a \"mobile classroom\", the bus will highlight issues like cyber bullying, inappropriate content, privacy protection, gaming, and copyright, among others.

A \"Digital Diary Competition\" will also encourage students to share their cyber experiences with their peers in e-journals using an online eBook application.

Got this from: Check this out;
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1111307/1/.html

[lisadrome]

As a parent it is the most grappling news to hear after a long day at work that your child is a victim- or bully magnet. Every parent wants to know what the secret to school happiness: why is one kid wel liked while another gets picked on? There has not been a recipe for social success among students.


"What must be going thought the mind of the little one?"

"What should I tell him/her to do?"

[cherrygal]

Yup, my son seems to attract bullies at playgrounds - kids explorer, splash parks etc. He plays alone but I don’t know why he would end up being pushed or chased by a few other boys. I didn’t interfere as he seemed to enjoy running and being chased. But I realised he was ALWAYS the one being chased. He didn’t know how to turn it around and chase back.


Worse thing was, a younger boy of another race then started to target my boy. He kicked my boy a few times and once in the head when my boy was sitting down. My silly boy didn’t even retaliate. I was then forced to make my appearance and chided the boy who didn’t even have his parents around when I demanded to see them.

How should I teach my son to protect himself? Should I send him for self-defence classes?

He has had no such problems in childcare or in primary school. Thank God.

[Oppsgal]

I would send my child to self-defense class when older, and also give a personal body alarm for my child to bring to school when reach 7 years old for safety.


I would advise my child not to mix with bullies or be friend to one, in case my child got influence and turn to be one bully too.

For those children who use verbal to bully, I would advise my child to bring along a small voice recorder and record down what is being said, then let the form teacher listen. If teacher do not want to take any action like give warning or what, then I can choose to post to forum to let the rest of the people listen too.