Bully By Ms. Lockwood

In reference to the movie “Bully” my reaction on Ms. Lockwood and how she handled the various bullying situations in the school had me gasp. She tries to she dresses down an obviously upset kid by negotiating a handshake between the bully and his reluctant victim by saying “You’re just like him. Ms. Lockwood also downplays the possibility that a student is being bullied while meeting with Libby’s parents. She tries to empathize with Alex’s family by showing them pictures of her granddaughter and saying, “See my baby? HUH?”. Kim Lockwood, is a clueless assistant principal at the Sioux City East Middle School. Teachers and paraeducators can handle situations in which bullying may occur by implementing a school wide or classroom program for students to feel safe to learn. Before doing so all staff should come together
Give children positive feedback when they behave well to help their build self-esteem. Help give the children self-confidence to stand up for what they believe in. Ask your child/ren about their day and listen to them talk about school, social events, their classmates, and any problems they have. Take bullying seriously because many kids are embarrassed to say they have been bullied. You may only have one chance to step in and help. If you see any bullying, stop it right away, even if your child is the one doing the bullying. Encourage your child to help others who need it. Don't bully your children or bully others in front of them, kids who are bullied at home react by bullying other kids. If your children see you hit, ridicule, or gossip about someone else, they are also more likely to do so themselves. Support bully prevention programs in your child's school. If your school doesn't have one, consider starting one with other parents, teachers, and concerned