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bunsen_hThe latest begging letter from Queen's U arrived yesterday. It contains a colour leaflet showing an unhappy-looking young girl, with the caption "You might not see a bruise, but that doesn't mean they're not hurt."
The letter begins,
Y'know, I can recognize emotional bullying when someone tries it on me. The important thing, for starters, is not to give in to it.
The letter begins,
"Being bullied makes you feel alone. I am alone and I need help."The letter goes on to ask for donations to the Queen's Annual Fund. Which, oddly, seems to be only very indirectly related to the issue of bullying and its prevention.- Grade 4 girl
Dear Dr. Polowin,
How can anyone, let alone a parent, not want to respond to a child's plea like the one above? ...
Y'know, I can recognize emotional bullying when someone tries it on me. The important thing, for starters, is not to give in to it.
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Date: 2008-03-15 05:48 pm (UTC)MEANY
(runs away larfing)