Anti-School Violence 101 Tips

Author: (English) Michelle Elliott | Translator/Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Children with obvious physical or mental disabilities are often protected by their friends, except for those who bully them. In fact, bullies easily target children with disabilities because they are different from others. Children with polio are criticized for their walking posture, children with poor hearing are often mocked, blind children are made fun of, and children born with birthmarks are called "grape faces" and so on. Such actions are extremely cruel and harmful. There was once an 8-year-old boy who called the "Children's Protection Home" for help. In his special education school, a group of wheelchair-bound children bullied him together just because he was using crutches. Children may also be mocked because of a family member's disability, death, or divorce. A blind girl was mercilessly bullied because both her parents were blind. Children whose parents have passed away or divorced may also suffer physical attacks like, "You don't have a biological father. You don't have a father at all." A girl whose father was diagnosed with liver cancer and the family was forced to move to a slum was long-term victims of violence in the park. P25
A friend of mine always defeats us. Here's the story: She never relaxes, but she doesn't understand why we all find excuses to leave after spending an hour with her. She can't sit quietly and talk to us, and she's always busy doing something—like brewing 50 cups of coffee in one go, smoothing curtains, or tugging phone cords, as if there's never enough to do. More importantly, she's always on the go, with no time to listen to us. She can't take enough time to relax or join an interesting conversation. This may sound unbelievable, but it's a real example.
Returning to Anne's question, why do we care if children relax? Because when you relax, it's easier to accept others, your mind becomes clear, and you're ready to receive various messages. Additionally, in a relaxed state, your body won't be on alert, allowing you to better align with your emotions and thoughts. You'll feel more confident. Sometimes, a bit more tension and adrenaline might even improve your performance, especially before big competitions, performances, or exams. But don't forget, if you're in this state for too long, you'll eventually break down. Therefore, children must learn how to relax.
Some techniques can help children stay calm when someone tries to violently violate them. P80