This is one of those terrible, tragic stories that could have been prevented. McKenzie Adams, a 4th grader at U.S. Jones Elementary School in Alabama, died last week after she hung herself in their home. Her family blames racist bullying that apparently occurred at her school. Constant, unrelenting bullying - this may be what drove this little girl to take her own life. Go here to read more. This is just one more reason why we need nonviolence and NVC (Nonviolent Communication). NVC is about EMPATHY. See also: Mom Banned from School after She Confronts Daughter's Bullies.
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When Christian Tinsley learned that her daughter was being bullied and sexually harassed at school, she instinctively wanted to protect her child. However, when she confronted her daughter’s bullies, the school responded by banning her from the school’s property. Go here to read more. This is just one more reason why we need nonviolence and NVC (Nonviolent Communication). |
AuthorZhana, author of Success Strategies for Black People and Affirmations for Parents. hosts the annual Blogging Carnival for Nonviolence in conjunction with the Month of Nonviolence. Archives
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