Tracy Porter intercepted Peyton Manning with only minutes left in the game and returned the pick 74 yards for a touchdown. That sealed the New Orleans’ Saints first Super Bowl victory on February 7, 2010!
Cornerback Tracy Porter’s winning attitude and absolute focus can be an inspiration to those of us teaching others how to reduce bullying and increase respect.
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“The steeper the mountain the harder the climb the better the view from the finish line.”
Anonymous
I find this quote inspirational as we at ‘Stand Up Now’ work on the challenge to increase respect and reduce bullying in our society. I think this quote must also be inspirational to athletes as they prepare for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver to take place February 12 to 28, 2010. Go athletes, go!
Neil Young finally won a Grammy! I’m wondering if Young felt a lot like a child who is bullied by exclusion. After more than forty years on the music scene with many successful recordings, he finally received his first Grammy on January 30, 2010. Interestingly, Young had what most would consider a difficult childhood. He was diagnosed with diabetes as a child and contracted polio at age six which caused him to walk with a limp which is noticeable even today. Only six years later, his parents became divorced.
Young’s ‘Old Man’ (1972) reached #31 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Old man take a look at my life / I’m a lot like you / I need someone to love me / the whole day through.”
Interesting to think what his childhood must have felt like.
It makes me wonder what advice Neil Young would give to children going through difficult times today.
We give children a boost up by helping them deal with bullying. Check out our school programs at www.standupagainstbullying.com
The sensitive topic of possibly banning Muslim Veils has come up in the news. Do you think these items promote bullying? Many people agree that bullying happens when people look different, act different or wear different clothes.
I believe it is important to respect the cultures and beliefs of others. I want to find out the opinions of people who wear Muslim Veils and opinions of others as well. What is your opinion?
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You may think our dream to eliminate bullying is beyond possibility. I believe it is definitely possible!
“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.”
Christopher Reeve (Well known actor who played Superman in four movies).
KEEP YOUR DREAMS ALIVE!
Bullying is a huge problem in our country and in many countries. The people of Haiti are suffering desperately because of a natural disaster.
We can help deal with bullying, but we also need to be willing to help people in critical times like this in Haiti. There are many ways to help people in the Haiti earthquake zone. Google has a link on the Google home page.
Save The Children is only one of the many organizations that is working feverishly to help.
We at Stand Up Now are donating part of our proceeds to Save The Children. You can learn what Save The Children is doing by clicking on this link Save The Children
Please do what you can to help minimize bullying and also help those in Haiti.
Visit our Website at www.standupagainstbullying.com
1. Children who talk to adults about bullying situations are believed to have fewer bullying incidents in the following years.
2. When no one reports bullying or talks about it, the people who do it are free to continue without repercussions.
I believe it is the responsibility of adults to encourage children to report bullying incidents. Children should have different ways to report bullying and it is important for adults to be good listeners and do what is necessary to stop the bullying from continuing.
1. It was an enormous project.
2. Many people had different opinions about how to do it.
3. It cost huge resources both financially and otherwise.
4. People around the world are now inspired by such an amazing feat.
5. One of the biggest challenges in designing the world’s tallest building was dealing with the external forces on the building, just as winning the fight against bullying requires minimizing the level of resistance in today’s society.
Q: Why would we compare the World’s Tallest Building to the Fight Against Bullying?
A: To demonstrate how the ideas and perseverance of a single individual or small group can make almost anything possible!
Tip: Don’t be afraid to set massive goals, ask for the help of others and use your persistence muscle to work toward achieving your goals.
Learn more about how to reduce bullying by going to www.standupagainstbullying.com
Here is a way to help your child(ren) be happier in the New Year.
As a parent, include one or all of the following in your New Years Resolution:
1. Ask everyday what is going on in your child’s life and then be a good listener.
2. Give more compliments than criticisms – In fact, make the ratio at least 3 to 1.
3. Reward your child at least once a day for a positive thing you noticed.
Resolve to stick to the above New Years Resolution Suggestions for 21 days. After that, studies show you will be in the habit of doing them and they will become automatic.
Q: Why Will These Powerful New Years Resolutions Reduce Bullying?
A: Your connection with your children will increase in positive ways you never imagined possible. Your children will become more confident and willingly share problem situations with you so you can talk them out before they turn into bullying situations!
Tip: Vow to keep your New Years Resolutions by placing an elastic band on your wrist as a reminder.
Happy New Year to you and your children!
Learn more about how to reduce bullying by going to www.standupagainstbullying.com