tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post2208485731473908532..comments2024-01-30T18:59:38.243+11:00Comments on My Little Drummer Boys: Sticks and stones♥.Trish.♥ Drumboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482654455512269065noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-1525956191865828142009-11-16T12:33:54.719+11:002009-11-16T12:33:54.719+11:00Trish, I often feel like commenting on your posts ...Trish, I often feel like commenting on your posts but for some reason, the system won't accept the comments. Maybe I keep picking the wrong ID!<br /><br />I was bullied too and for reasons that couldn't really be seen (apart from the fact that I was too tall and no good at sports). I agree with Mum-me and others who have said that there are just some people who go out of their way to bully and belittle others. They derive their power from seeing how much they can upset the one they are bullying.<br /><br />I have worries too about William but have been reassured recently when I watched him in action with a bully at the local play centre. I was so proud of him - he just looked at the kid, laughed and walked off. I made sure I told him how well he'd dealt with things. I hope he remembers this for the future.<br /><br />The best defence is self esteem and I know that is easier said than acquired but I'm sure that you are an ace at building that up in your boys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-68913917022370794852009-11-15T08:22:42.739+11:002009-11-15T08:22:42.739+11:00I agree with Mum-me. If a disturbed person wants ...I agree with Mum-me. If a disturbed person wants to bully someone, they'll FIND a reason. It could be a birthmark, your religion, your opinion, the color of your skin, an accent, a hearing aid, glasses, who you've chosen to be friends with, the clothes you wear, etc.Dina Roberts https://www.blogger.com/profile/05558115658079175456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-18302521308561093182009-11-15T00:04:18.414+11:002009-11-15T00:04:18.414+11:00I am so glad your boys have each other. I am even ...I am so glad your boys have each other. I am even happier that school's now have bullying policies and teach about how to deal with bullies. There is much more hope that our children won't suffer as much as some children have in the past. Hugs xxxMissyBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718948252357141272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-18013044144713167342009-11-14T17:11:13.013+11:002009-11-14T17:11:13.013+11:00thankyou for this post - i can relate from a child...thankyou for this post - i can relate from a child's perspective, a mother's perspective and even a teacher's perspective xoxCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100344594099646839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-68240699388298226002009-11-14T10:27:00.479+11:002009-11-14T10:27:00.479+11:00A big hug to you.
Loving your little men like you ...A big hug to you.<br />Loving your little men like you do, I'm sure they will realise how loved they are and that will give them the confidence to deal with these situations.<br />I am also so glad to hear that you have found such good friends who value you for who you are. How blessed are you!<br />My younger boy has a cafe au lait birthmark at the base of his neck. He is very proud of it and says that is how you know it is him!Smilie girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15770837525855113732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-89476918627210259052009-11-13T17:08:20.866+11:002009-11-13T17:08:20.866+11:00hugs Trish. I so very much understand this.hugs Trish. I so very much understand this.tiff(threeringcircus)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08420950909441334594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-48190128982249028902009-11-12T00:51:53.180+11:002009-11-12T00:51:53.180+11:00Thank you for sharing, this is a message which nee...Thank you for sharing, this is a message which needs to be shared. Parents need to talk to their children about accepting similarities and differences from a young age. If we keep drumming this message into our children, maybe we will make a difference over time.Christie - Childhood 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/03273633554293833746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-37274053270276731832009-11-11T21:14:22.669+11:002009-11-11T21:14:22.669+11:00It won't matter what kind of birthmark they ha...It won't matter what kind of birthmark they have, or if they have none at all, some mean/confused/insecure child will find something to tease them about. There was a group of boys at my school who would look hard at every person in the class and try to see what they could tease them about. With me, they decided my chin stuck out too far and with my friend they thought her forehead was to wide. Becasue these were the 'popular' boys all the other 'sheep' followed their lead. My friend had her hair cut to cover her forehead. I just told them they weren't perfect either.<br /><br />Anyway, if your boys have strong family and friendship ties they will survive (as you did) because they are confident within themselves. It sure hurts watching them discover that inner confidence, though, if/when they are getting teased or bullied at school.Mum-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10964065407491663047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-82797557577629326552009-11-11T14:01:40.324+11:002009-11-11T14:01:40.324+11:00Your boys will have a special bond that will see t...Your boys will have a special bond that will see them through all sorts of tough situations. What a blessing. I remember how hard it was for me to adjust to a new country, people, school when I was a child, I was bullied for looking and sounding different so I tried to adapt and conform. I hope I can teach my girls to stand up strong and be themselves.Super Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493854657141470059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-51988287727000667042009-11-11T10:24:14.829+11:002009-11-11T10:24:14.829+11:00sigh......life can be so hard eh??
lots of gentle...sigh......life can be so hard eh??<br /><br />lots of gentle hugsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-75424217864538922322009-11-11T10:06:27.745+11:002009-11-11T10:06:27.745+11:00Hey since u hv a blog. Hehe. U might wanna check w...Hey since u hv a blog. Hehe. U might wanna check www.ozbloggers.com. It's new & expanding :) connects via TwitterLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11643052758047244404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-34434195268873205022009-11-11T08:44:51.554+11:002009-11-11T08:44:51.554+11:00(((hugs))) I've found that when you're ope...(((hugs))) I've found that when you're open and explain to other kids' parents most are really good and pass on their good manners to their kids.<br />Always remember - those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02851305238478213940noreply@blogger.com