As is well known, Elton John was
painfully shy as a young man. His sudden, massive fame thrust him
into the limelight, which he found difficult - he only felt
comfortable when performing.
What
is perhaps less well-known is that he was bullied. The bullying –
both verbal and physical – continued into his adult life and even
after he became famous. To read more, see: What Can we Learn from Elton John?
Many young people suffer bullying and,
unfortunately, these are the ones who are most likely to feel the
need to carry a weapon. Check it out:
We
must help children and young people to find nonviolent solutions.
For more about how to resolve conflicts nonviolently, click
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for Parents, now.
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