It’s No Name-Calling Week (January 21-25, 2013)! What are you doing to participate in this important event?
The Message Is Respect 1n3i1n
Thousands of schools across the country are participating in the annual No Name-Calling Week through educational activities designed to end name-calling and bullying of all kinds.
The impact of bullying are believed to have played a role.
Carl’s Story 1s3t3
Sirdeaner Walker’s son, Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover was only 11 years old when he committed suicide after being bullying and the constant teasing.
After a year of constant torment, Carl was just about at the end of his rope. After a gang at school threatened to kill him and he got in an argument with a girl in the hallway, a school mediator got involved and told Carl and the girl that they needed to eat lunch together for the rest of the week in order to work out their differences. But it was too little, too late, and now nothing can bring Carl back.
How To Help 6j4734
All through No Name-Calling Week, try and be aware of the level of respect shown among the students in your school. Make sure to be kind and comionate to everyone you meet on a day to day basis. Treat others the same way you’d want them to treat you. You can also ask the staff at your school about hosting an assembly and hanging up posters to promote respect and encourage kids to do something when they hear name-calling or bullying happening around them.
Have Your Say 524a4n
Has bullying affected you or your friends? How have you stood up to bullying? Leave a comment and let us know.
