You may have read a recent post about bullying my daughter experienced at school. The school responded and a plan was put in place. Change of this nature does not happen quickly or vigorously, but since we believe in ‘letting the machine work’ – we left it in their hands, with a watchful eye. My husband and I are action driven. We could not entirely wait for the machine to work. My husband suggested a party for kids who have been hurt- had the courage to tell and the brave kids who supported others who were hurt. We felt that even when punished, the child who bullied another got attention for it. Even after the punishment, many kids still thought the girl who hurt my daughter was strong and cool – resulting in more kids exhibiting negative behaviors toward my daughter for telling and causing the punishment. My daughter didn’t cause the punishment, the child who hurt her did. We wanted to push positive focus to the truly strong and brave kids. It takes a hu
