Very good article that is descriptive of young men in our society today. I strongly think we, our society, have not caught up to our young males needs based upon today s changes within our society. For decades , young men were not permitted to express their emotions, they were the tough faces, the tough exterior, we girls ran to for help. The boys were our protectors. But our society has many changes within. Now our young males found ways to outwardly hide to keep that image of “ tough.” And who even knows the definition of tough anymore. Is it bullying? Bullying is Not a joke!!! It extremely serious offense and anyone who knows someone who is being bullied has choices, report the bullying to the correct authorities whether in school or out of school. In school, principal, assistant principal, school counselor, teachers, or any other school staff. As a friend or acquaintance of the male being bullied, stand with him, and answer for him then make your report with or without the bully’s knowledge of your reporting. If physical harm is to occur, immediately make your report. Outside of school, the parent, and your parent. If harm, the police. Bullying can cause serious injury even death. Any young person, who says, or intimidates suicide thoughts or makes an outwardly remark or intention of suicide, call the police immediately when outside of school. You do not have to be right, you do not have to give your name, you will not suffer any negative consequences. In school, immediately a teacher or principal, counselor or assistant principal. Suicide thoughts are serious, take that thought seriously. Someone in that state is in crisis and just wants the emotional pain to stop. And sometimes the emotional pain is unbearable to an individual. Do not be a judge, that is not your responsibility. Young boys need to talk, young boys need to feel wanted and safe to talk without shamed or ridicule. We need more young boys to write on this website, you do not have to give your right name, but one start the writing for others to join in and describe how isolated or alone you feel and how society wants you to normalize those feelings when isolation and loneliness is the opposite of our heritage. We are social animals do not let anyone tell you differently. Keep moving keep talking, keep writing. Answers, positive answers, will and do follow. Someone be the catalyst. I taught Anti bullying lessons in middle school. I also told the students, answer the bully do not keep quiet. Just make sure your answer is appropriate, no ridicule, no swearing, and if possible, use humor if you can. And, always tell a trusted adult to brainstorm how the both of you can stop the bullying, now!
THIS is one of the most devastating, spot on articles I have read in a long time.
Being a mum of 2 boys, this hits me hard, touches me deeply.
Having trusted you to help one of mine through some stuff makes my heart sing.
I know you were the perfect person to get him!!
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. (Even though Thank You won't ever be enough.)
Very good article that is descriptive of young men in our society today. I strongly think we, our society, have not caught up to our young males needs based upon today s changes within our society. For decades , young men were not permitted to express their emotions, they were the tough faces, the tough exterior, we girls ran to for help. The boys were our protectors. But our society has many changes within. Now our young males found ways to outwardly hide to keep that image of “ tough.” And who even knows the definition of tough anymore. Is it bullying? Bullying is Not a joke!!! It extremely serious offense and anyone who knows someone who is being bullied has choices, report the bullying to the correct authorities whether in school or out of school. In school, principal, assistant principal, school counselor, teachers, or any other school staff. As a friend or acquaintance of the male being bullied, stand with him, and answer for him then make your report with or without the bully’s knowledge of your reporting. If physical harm is to occur, immediately make your report. Outside of school, the parent, and your parent. If harm, the police. Bullying can cause serious injury even death. Any young person, who says, or intimidates suicide thoughts or makes an outwardly remark or intention of suicide, call the police immediately when outside of school. You do not have to be right, you do not have to give your name, you will not suffer any negative consequences. In school, immediately a teacher or principal, counselor or assistant principal. Suicide thoughts are serious, take that thought seriously. Someone in that state is in crisis and just wants the emotional pain to stop. And sometimes the emotional pain is unbearable to an individual. Do not be a judge, that is not your responsibility. Young boys need to talk, young boys need to feel wanted and safe to talk without shamed or ridicule. We need more young boys to write on this website, you do not have to give your right name, but one start the writing for others to join in and describe how isolated or alone you feel and how society wants you to normalize those feelings when isolation and loneliness is the opposite of our heritage. We are social animals do not let anyone tell you differently. Keep moving keep talking, keep writing. Answers, positive answers, will and do follow. Someone be the catalyst. I taught Anti bullying lessons in middle school. I also told the students, answer the bully do not keep quiet. Just make sure your answer is appropriate, no ridicule, no swearing, and if possible, use humor if you can. And, always tell a trusted adult to brainstorm how the both of you can stop the bullying, now!