Teen dies in front of 50 classmates after 'being bullied at school'

Yet another horrible, tragic story.  And yet again, it could have been prevented.   

Teen dies in front of 50 classmates after "being bullied at school".   

The language we use about ourselves, and to ourselves, can cause a great deal of psychological and emotional damage. And when bullying takes place, hurtful words can be internalised - they become part of us. The results can be devastating and even fatal. 

In NVC, certain types of speech, including blaming, labelling (name-calling), judging and threatening are called "jackal speech". But we can translate the jackals into more helpful, "giraffe speech".  

Bullying in our schools is happening with shocking frequency. But we can put a stop to it.  

NVC (Nonviolent Communication) is about EMPATHY.  

Go here for NVC resources.  

See also: 9-Year Old Girl Commits Suicide after Months of Being Bullied at Her School.  

Our children are precious. They are the future. We MUST tackle this problem. And when we have the skills, we can.  

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Nandaketu on Nonviolence

Nandaketu

In this interview, Nandaketu, a primary teacher and member of the Triratna Buddhist Order, speaks about defusing conflict between different groups of Muslim children and what he learned from children about stopping bullying.  Listen below. 

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Enjoy!  

Did You Know Elton John Was Bullied?

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:  

Which Children Are Most Likely to Bring Weapons to School?

We must help children and young people to find nonviolent solutions. For more about how to resolve conflicts nonviolently, click here to download my new ebook, Affirmations for Parents, now.