http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/427345/Bullying-in-elementary-schoolparents--teachers-need-your-opinions--stories-Lets-make-a-difference I have delt with bullying in my childs elem. school and am fed up with the lack of policy and education for children. There is a policy that only states that it will not be tolerated, but nothing as to how, or what action will be taken if it occurs, and how it is discouraged/or kindness is taught instead.I am meeting with school officials that are "higher up" this next fall to propose some policies and an education plan for kids to be implimented in the school system. I am gathering as much info., opinion, & suggestions as possible, please tell me you stories, opinions, etc. on the topic. Reaseach is great, but real stories and opinions help to put research into good use. Thank you. GreatSchools en-us parentadvocate After dealing with a daily bullying, having been called a retard daily, puched in the stomach, black eyes, scratches down the back face and neck, told he was stupid. Months ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/427345/Bullying-in-elementary-schoolparents--teachers-need-your-opinions--stories-Lets-make-a-difference?cpage=1#comment_465174 5100.465174 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:19:36 -0700 TeacherParent I think putting emphasis and believing in community is not too idealistic - I think it's realistic. But sadly communities aren't the close knit places they perhaps once were. I ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/427345/Bullying-in-elementary-schoolparents--teachers-need-your-opinions--stories-Lets-make-a-difference?cpage=1#comment_431802 5100.431802 Fri, 22 May 2009 19:42:24 -0700 starcitymama TeacherParent: Thank you for your apology, and I too, apologize as well. It's a frustrating issue when the school itself doesn't seem to want to be bothered. I always look ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/427345/Bullying-in-elementary-schoolparents--teachers-need-your-opinions--stories-Lets-make-a-difference?cpage=1#comment_430531 5100.430531 Thu, 21 May 2009 08:47:07 -0700 llee814 As a parent of a daughter who has been a victim of bullying (especially relational aggression) I found TeacherParent's posted stories, opinions, etc. regarding bullying to be right on target. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/427345/Bullying-in-elementary-schoolparents--teachers-need-your-opinions--stories-Lets-make-a-difference?cpage=1#comment_429534 5100.429534 Tue, 19 May 2009 20:33:06 -0700 TeacherParent Absolutely. Of course a concerned parent should be able to raise their voice in their child's school and that you have people on the School Board who are getting together ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/427345/Bullying-in-elementary-schoolparents--teachers-need-your-opinions--stories-Lets-make-a-difference?cpage=1#comment_429480 5100.429480 Tue, 19 May 2009 19:07:35 -0700 starcitymama TeacherParent: I'm not talking about bullying the schools or kids into not bullying, obviously that is stupid. I am a former teacher, and I am talking about a positive fun ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/427345/Bullying-in-elementary-schoolparents--teachers-need-your-opinions--stories-Lets-make-a-difference?cpage=2#comment_427960 5100.427960 Mon, 18 May 2009 07:51:12 -0700 TeacherParent I've thought about your post all morning and my response to it which as often happens was overlong. But missed the most important point so briefly said, let me say ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/427345/Bullying-in-elementary-schoolparents--teachers-need-your-opinions--stories-Lets-make-a-difference?cpage=2#comment_427497 5100.427497 Sun, 17 May 2009 07:57:03 -0700 TeacherParent I once worked in a bully free school and then watched it change. At first, it was a smaller school where the articulated philosophy was that the school should be ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/427345/Bullying-in-elementary-schoolparents--teachers-need-your-opinions--stories-Lets-make-a-difference?cpage=2#comment_427460 5100.427460 Sun, 17 May 2009 05:04:28 -0700 healthy11 There is a Greatschools Group dedicated to Prevention of School Violence and Bullying, and I think you'll get a better response by posting there: community.greatschools.net/groups/11560 http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/427345/Bullying-in-elementary-schoolparents--teachers-need-your-opinions--stories-Lets-make-a-difference?cpage=2#comment_427363 5100.427363 Sat, 16 May 2009 19:25:54 -0700