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Rosalind Wiseman is an internationally recognized author and educator on children, teens, parenting, education and social justice. Her work aims to help parents, educators and young people successfully navigate the social challenges of young adulthood.
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Why Don’t Boys Want To Dance?(0)
If you have a daughter and she likes to do things that are typically “boy,” you are probably prepared to look for a class or a program that makes her feel comfortable. The coach or teacher is usually aware of the particular challenges of being one among many and goes out of their way to make her feel comfortable. But apparently, this is not the case if you’re a boy. “Boys don’t like to dance,” “Boys don’t like to read,” “Boys don’t like to be in plays,” are just a few examples I have heard repeatedly as a teacher, writer, and parent. As if we, the adults, are not the ones responsible for creating the very environments where our boys would feel comfortable and included.
Should You Post Photos of Other People’s Children Online?
We don’t have social events without cameras anymore. I can think of several social situations where my children’s pictures were posted on people’s Facebook pages without asking my permission. End-of-year soccer pizza dinners, Halloween parties, and playing in someone’s backyard immediately come to mind. Regardless of how we feel about it, the reasonable expectation should be that our participation in social events will be posted on-line rather than not.
Penn State: AC 360 Reveals How It Gets Worse
After watching AC360′s extraordinary report on the inhumane treatment of Sandusky’s alleged victims and the cover up that is now occurring, I have a suggestion for the chief of police who hid in his office rather than talk to the reporter. Instead of cowering, he should get himself in front of that camera and say,
Talking to Teens About Paterno, Penn State, and the High Price of Bystanding
Over the last 15 years that I have worked with schools, I have witnessed many tragedies in which students, teachers, or coaches have abused the most vulnerable members of their communities. From freshmen boys being sexually assaulted in hazing rituals, girls being severely sexually harassed, to teachers having sexual relationships with students. It happens. And while I have worked with many administrators who take action immediately, I have too often also seen people in leadership positions look the other way, isolate and discredit the victim, do the minimum, and justify keeping it “in-house.” Make no mistake, all of those reactions condone the abuse in the eyes of the victim, the bystanders, and the abusers and empower the perpetrator to continue the abuse.
“Stop Bullying: Speak Up” Campaign Can Change Lives
Starting today, you can join a powerful anti-bullying campaign that truly has the potential to change lives and make our children safe from bullying. It’s the “Stop Bullying: Speak Up” campaign and pledge. If you are someone who cares about the safety of all children, I hope you will take a few minutes to read and sign this pledge.
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