Bullying can effect how a child performs in school, stays in school and remains with them through out their lifetime. Their self esteem is effected and it becomes a constant mission in their life to be perfect...a lot of unnecessary pressure. If people would just place themselves in the victims shoes for that moment, they may begin to realize the harm and hurt they have caused. The absence of parental support, and added abuse from them is devastating. So please before you speak.THINK.Before you strike.BREATH!

wow sletnay t son should have not got sespendid he had to defend him self thats what everyone would do.

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I am writting about my son Kylar . He has been BULLIED since the first grade he is now in the eigth grade. He has suffered alot due to bullying, it almost took his life. I am so proud of him because he took his pain and turned it positive. He has posted a video on youtube called"my bullying story" (kylar mccuistion). He is also starting a channel on youtube called "Antibullying stories" . I am proud of him for overcoming all he has overcome, for being as strong as he is. Would you PLEASE watch the video and pass it on. He wants to help others who are suffering with the torment of bullies just as he has. Thank you and we here at the McCuistions household support Anti bullying! From a proud mother
Coreen

Hi Ellen this is my daughter Jo she has created a movement in our town and word is spreading fast. She is doing wonderful things for her peers. I sent you some info through the mail. Heres the link.

www.facebook.com/groups/bulliedpeace/

Hi Ellen,

My daughter was bullied beginning in the 4th grade through the 8th grade when she had finally had enough. There was a group of girls (6) who for years spread rumors and made comments about her. In 8th grade a girl went as far as to scatch her neck herself and then went to the principle and accused my daughter of doing it. Luckily there was another student in the bathroom at the time my daughter was there and came forward and told the truth. But it didn't stop there. Half way through her 8th grade year another one of the girls was calling her names, and my daughter had had enough and smacked her. I don't condone violence but in this case, I stood up for my daughter and even though she was suspended for 3 days, the other girl was suspended for 2 days, but ever since that day they have pretty much left her alone. My daughter is graduating a year early to get away from these kids because she hates being around them. She comes home daily telling me things that go on in school and I just can't believe what these kids are allowed to get away with. Today they had an assembly and there were kids from another school there to sing. They were autistic children and my daughter almost got into a fight because there were kids making fun of them. I don't know what some parents are doing at home, but it sure isn't teaching there kids to be respectful of others. I've always told my daughter to treat people the way she wants to be treated, and to stand up for those who can't or won't stand up for themselves. She is a bright and caring young woman and will be going to college in the fall of 2012. She is a year ahead of the bullies she dealt with for 4 years and so happy to be getting away from them. She is the light of my life and I will always stand up for her because she stands up for those that sometimes can't. I'm very proud of the young woman she is and can't wait to see what the future holds for her. She makes me proud everyday because of who she is, and what she stands for. She is a voice against bullying and that makes me very proud. Thanks so much for your stand against bullies and hopefully more people will join this movement against bullying.

I'm so proud of my sister, she just wrote a book called (Bully Free School).It's geared for the younger children. Easy to read and understand.Her name is Mirian RS Daniels.She also is a principal of a elementary school in SC.

Thank you Ellen for all you do to help many, many people. I too am a product of bullies. Everyday in high school I was picked on. I came from a 1 room school, 8 grades, then to a high school of 800 kids. My dad had guns and i never thought to use one at school. I was lucky my parents taught us Do unto Others. I know things are different these days, but there is no excuse that parents dont pay attention to their kids. Teach them from little on to be nice to others. I know there are exceptions, but the main thing parents and teaches can do is treat kids like people. Talk to them and spend a little time with these little people because they are the future.

Hi Ellen,

I think a good book that everyone should read is "Nineteen Mintues" by Jodi Picoult!! Its about what can happen when someone gets bulled. It is sad what kids go through growing up. Meghan

I've been bullied all my life by family and peers, in the work place, online and in college. It seems that if someone doesn't like you or you don't fit in that you will be bullied. People can lie and say "you mis understood them" or say you are just to sensitive, and the bullying will be overlooked. When you are bullied, others look upon you as unimportant. Everyone likes to look the other way. I relive the bullying all the time. I'm afraid to go out, or socialize. I'm always afraid of that next round of bullying. Even going for counceling, I've been bullied by the councelors. So it just doesn't stop. and I'm afraid, never will. I was even bullied by a staff member on the dr phil show. I wrote in asking for help and a lady by the name of carla pennington stewart told me I was not fit to be on the show. So it has never stopped, and never will.