Yesterday Some of you know that I despise bullying. I've often talked about how my daughter suffered from bulling in elementary and middle school. Bullying has destroyed so many lives that may never recover. If you think that's an over statement, you would be wrong! Very wrong.
Noah Brocklebank thought no one in the world cared about him, but he soon discovered just the opposite.
February 22, 2013 Bullying has become some what of a disease across the world. Kids everywhere are being picked on at school, online, even at home. It's a really sad epidemic that has taken lives of kids everywhere. Sure it may just mess up someones day, or ruin their school career. But one thing people may not realize is the effect it has on someone for the rest of their lives. You will need a box of tissues handy to make it through this video.
15-year-old Amanda Todd, from Vancouver, Canada, posted a video on her YouTube telling the world of her battle with bullies, depression and self-harm. She uploaded the video as a method of inspiration, that she could use it to benefit not only herself, but others who were dealing with similar circumstances.
But, just over a month later, Amanda took her own life.
What would you do if your 5-year-old child told you that another child on the school bus stabbed her in the stomach with a pencil? Well, a 26-year-old Arkansas woman and mother of three, Tameka McClure, reacted in a way that got her arrested.
April 19, 2012 Bullying is a subject that unfortunately my family has had to deal with. The aftermath for the victim is something we know all too well. Our precious daughter was bullied relentlessly in elementary and middle school. We were aware of a few incidents and thought is was taken care of. But it wasn't. The brutal hatred continued and the scary part was that we had no idea. Years later, the effect of that bullying hit my family like a truckload of bricks.
Johan Mowry is a 14 year old, eighth grader who created a moving video with some very honest feelings on the affects of bullying on his life. Over the weekend, Leslie and I saw many re-posts and tweets supporting this very brave young man -- offering him encouragement and praising his courage.
Taylor Swift's 'Mean' debuted late last Friday on CMT. I have been looking forward to this music video because the message is so important. With the abundance of bullying in our schools it is important to dig deeper beneath the surface find out what the root cause is. Swift's video shows a girl that is being teased in school and can't sit with "the cool girls" at lunch and is forced to eat in the school bathroom. Her words are empowering the young people affected by their bullies.
Facebook is hosting an online summit with President Obama and the First Lady to find ways to stop and prevent bullying. If you would like to participate in this landmark forum it is at 11am today.
Yesterday the Obamas reached out via facebook to announce their role and point of view on this topic -- more after the jump.
In a special announcement of Facebook -- Michelle Obama and President Obama set the stage for an online summit "Bullying Prevention" -- starting March 10, 2011.
Calling to action all parents, coaches, teachers and students to step forward and become the solution. You can participate online at StopBullying.gov or on Facebook.
More after the jump.
