What I am doing is calling out something that might be missing in the conversation. We can both condemn bullying & also help those who are being bullied not be victimized by their experience.

This is especially relevant when we are speaking to/with Christ followers (I’m not sure if you are one or not, so I’m not sure how much this will make sense…) But as Christ followers, we know our worth is not found in what people think of us but is found in Christ and Him alone. We can be at peace regardless of what people think or say or how they judge (or misjudge) us – because we know we are loved and accepted by God and He is the only one we need. There is TREMENDOUS value in learning that truth. It produces a true confidence that cannot be shaken by what others do – thus providing true freedom from bullying for life. That’s a skill I believe is worth helping kids achieve – that’s all I’m saying.

Hope that helps.

people think it’s entertaining.

I’m sorry that this article has upset you, but you are not understanding my intent or my point. I have been abundantly clear that bullying is wrong and should be prevented as much as possible. Neither am I victim shaming. Nor am I enabling.

What I am doing is calling out something that might be missing in the conversation. We can both condemn bullying & also help those who are being bullied not be victimized by their experience.

This is especially relevant when we are speaking to/with Christ followers (I’m not sure if you are one or not, so I’m not sure how much this will make sense…) But as Christ followers, we know our worth is not found in what people think of us but is found in Christ and Him alone. We can be at peace regardless of what people think or say or how they judge (or misjudge) us – because we know we are loved and accepted by God and He is the only one we need. There is TREMENDOUS value in learning that truth. It produces a true confidence that cannot be shaken by what others do – thus providing true freedom from bullying for life. That’s a skill I believe is worth helping kids achieve – that’s all I’m saying.

Hope that helps.

No way are you in over your head. You have hit the nail on the head. Please don’t take her remarks out of context. Students do crazy, wild, silly antics all the time and what she means ‘if he’s gonna choose to be crazy, kids might make fun of him’ is that when a students chooses to draw attention to themselves, they can’t then be upset that people are paying attention to them.

I have a thought, stick to classroom management. Clearly, you are in over your head with this topic. Just wow.