tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post4212600070641651020..comments2024-03-19T03:18:54.509-06:00Comments on Hot Chicks Dig Smart Men: "To This Day..."Janiecehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-57034412596765385872013-03-13T11:02:33.149-06:002013-03-13T11:02:33.149-06:00This is the second time I've seen that, though...This is the second time I've seen that, though the first time was just his voice and the accompanying artwork. (<a href="http://www.danoah.com/2013/02/the-bullies-called-me-pork-chop.html?fb_action_ids=10200785244258660&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=timeline_og&action_object_map=%7B%2210200785244258660%22%3A164975433652558%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210200785244258660%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D" rel="nofollow">Here</a>)<br />It was linked to on FB by Carolyn Hax, an advice columnist I enjoy very much. It illicited many comments, some of which were about teaching kids emotional resiliency and of course, the counterpoint about the bullies having responsibility too. My thoughts on this are something I'd like to repeat here:<br />"Teaching kids emotional resiliency is not about telling them how they lack. It is about telling them how much they have to offer. Stuff that cannot be taken away by anyone. Emotional resiliency comes from a core of self-knowledge about ones strengths and weaknesses and about getting your validation and self-worth from your acceptance and love of yourself. If you have a spring inside you, you are never thirsty.<br />(And kids who feel good about themselves don't have to beat up on other kids to feel better. It kinda addresses both issues, though teaching not to bully is also about teaching socialization skills.)"<br /><br />It's good to acknowledge what you've done and hopefully, for her, it was something that made her stronger in the end. I know that for you, it serves to make you more empathetic and understanding.Anne C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09444051201220766948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-19035168263615973452013-03-13T09:06:05.699-06:002013-03-13T09:06:05.699-06:00Thank you. That video was amazing.Thank you. That video was amazing.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984097652321280760noreply@blogger.com