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Feb. 25, 2005 Life is sometimes cruel, especially when you are a 14 years old. At this age you are not quite grown, but too old for childish toys. But, unfortunately you are not to young for heart break. What makes a handful of "THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE" want to harass those who are simply average everyday people. Recently my child told me of her experience with this and I was totally enraged. My hands are tied, if I go to the principle she will be ostracized even more and if I do nothing, then well I've done nothing. Quite a delimia? As a parent your first instinct is to fight that battle for your child. The thought of someone being cruel to my child was simply unbearable. After raising 2 other child I have learned some things though. You can't fight their battle for them, you must allow them to take some control. Be their for them, support them, encourage them, discuss their strategy with them, but above all let them know that you love them and will always love them regardless of their social standings in the school. You say can't the school do anything about these situations. Let me just answer with this, COLUMBINE, PEARL, MS and the countless other schools where children have reached the point of no return. We as a society need to understand that the world is made up of so many diverse people. If we would simply take the time to try and understand someone who is different from us we just might learn to like that person. Who knows what tragedy they been through or what triumph. But we won't do that, we simply turn to what we've done through the ages, make fun of the things we do not understand. I believe understanding starts at home. The old saying "CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE" is so true. Look at your child, really look. Do you see a mirror of who you are? You should. If you are prone to make fun of people who are different than you, don't you think they will. If you belittle people who are less fortunate than you are, don't you think they will? We need to stand up and be accountable for our children. I love my child, (children for I have 4) and only want what is best for them. I know we can all live in harmony if we truly work hard at it. Take time to teach your children not to be cruel to other children who have less than them, or who are a little different than they are, even a lot different than they are. Teach you child that it takes all types of people to make this old world go around and one day that person they are being cruel to might just be the doctor or nurse who saves their life. They could be the fire fighter who goes into a flaming building to same them, or the policeman who saves them from an armed gunman. Time takes care of superficial beauty, but inner beauty last through out eternity. ------------ About the author Connie Hood-Hadden: I am the author of 'CRUEL LOVE' and 'SHATTERED IMAGE'. Writing is a passion of mine. If you would like more information on my books go to my website www.conniehoodhadden.com Email: PETUNIAPG15@AOL.COM Tell a friend about this site! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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