Verbal bullying: 7 kinds of talk that kids shouldn't be subjected to

No parent is perfect, and I'm no exception. I've used inappropriate language and said things I shouldn't around my kids. But that doesn't mean I don't have standards about what I do and don't want my kids to hear. Some kinds of language constitute verbal harassment and bullying. I may not be able to protect my kids from everything, but I can certainly stand up to objectionable things. No matter who is saying these things, be they friend or family, there are certain kinds of talk that I won't subject my kids to. If it comes on television, the set goes off. My kids know that songs that use these words don't come in the house.  7 kinds of talk that kids shouldn't be subjected to 

There's Solidarity with Mom Who Choked Facebook Bully

When first reading about Debbie Piscitella, the Florida mother who ABC News Blogs says choked a Facebook bully in her 14-year-old daughter's defense, I was inclined to pontificate. According to the article, the kid wrote on Facebook that Piscitella's daughter was a "fat (deleted) whale and didn't deserve to live because she is so nasty that he wouldn't even rape her." That makes the mother bear in me want to disassemble the kid like a jigsaw puzzle and leave few pieces out. Read more at There's Solidarity with Mom Who Choked Facebook Bully

Bullying Issues: Parents Wrong to Sue School for Son's Tattoos

The parents of a boy who was tattooed against his will have sued Concord School District in New Hampshire. Michael and Tammy Austin claim the school was negligent and didn't protect their son from bullying, the Concord Monitor reports. This kind of lawsuit highlights misunderstandings about bullying and the dangers of not teaching kids to take ownership for their problems. Parents Wrong to Sue School for Son's Tattoos

Bullying Parents Get Kids' Easter Egg Hunt Canceled

The Associated Press story of bullying Easter egg hunt parents in Colorado Springs, Colo., who got their event canceled for egg-snatching doesn't surprise me. I've been a mom for 23 years; those guerrilla parents were around then, too. It's why I stopped taking the children to some of those kiddie-freebies. Extreme Easter Egg Hunting Parent-Style is Scary

Study Says Sexual Harassment, Bullying Common Among Middle School Kids

Study Says Sexual Harassment Common Among Middle, High School Kids A survey by the American Association of University Women showed statistics that might surprise many parents. Forty-eight percent of students in grades 7-12 report they have experienced some form of sexual harassment. Here are some facts about bullying and school sexual harassment in light of recent issues and legislation. Read more..