The recent spate of cases involving bullying hoodie yobs and indifferent councils is indicative of the extent to which liberalism fails to protect the vulnerable in UK society. The hands of the police are tied as if they try to intervene 'Linda the Social Worker' bleats about the little darlings' rights while 'David the beardy council leader' complains that the victims are exaggerating and should ignore the abuse.
The worst case I've heard about this week is that of the school dinner lady who was sacked for revealing to some parents that their child was being bullied at school. While she clearly had a duty to follow school procedures, the fact is that bullying in secondary schools should be publicised not swept under the carpet.
Where authority is weak, the bullies rule. Sadly in Britain today too many in authority take the view that the victims are the problem & can't be bothered to do their jobs.
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And what, prey tell, do YOU do to protect children from bullying?
From what you say about your relationship with your students, you're quite a bully yourself. Or does punching female students count as "strong authority"? Or the sadistic kick you get out of making them watch Threads?
"And what, prey tell, do YOU do to protect children from bullying?
From what you say about your relationship with your students, you're quite a bully yourself. Or does punching female students count as "strong authority"? Or the sadistic kick you get out of making them watch Threads?"
1) I would never tolerate bullying ; I'd ensure that such incidents were reported & action taken.
2) Obviously I have never & would never "punch female students". Such behaviour from teachers is illegal and would quite rightly result in sacking and criminal proceeedings.
3) "Threads" is an excellent drama about nuclear war and a good way of introducing youngsters to the Cold War.
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