I can’t STAND mean girls. Those fake, shallow, conniving girls in the movie, Mean Girls, make me sick. The sad part is, mean girls are real. And they’re practically everywhere, beyond the playground.
In a recent Ask Mom OnlineRI.com column, “She’s a Bully,” I share advice to help kids deal with bullies. One key piece of advice? Don’t be afraid to tell.
The surprising thing that came from this? After fellow blogger, Sharon Couto of Momgenerations.com, read my column, she was reminded of an experience in high school where she was the VICTIM of a bully. Check out her personal story here where she begs all victims to TELL.
Thank you, Sharon, for opening your heart and sharing your story. May we all learn from it.
Venting Sessions 
Thank you ALL for sharing and giving your take on this important issue.
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I only have one daughter in school (averi) and at the very beginning of the year, she kept coming home crying because a girl didn’t want to play with her every day she tried to. she said the other girl would tell her that she can’t come onto the slide because only certain other girls could, things like that. averi was heartbroken and kept saying, “why doesn’t she like me?” it killed me. and while i think the other girl maybe was just a little bossy and wasn’t exactly a bully, it hurt me to see averi like that. i ended up telling averi’s teacher about it and she nipped it all in the bud immediately, and now everyone plays together fine and there hasn’t been an incidence since then. i can’t even imagine what might happen once she gets older, because she’s a sensitive little soul who loves everyone. i know that lily will soon come in behind her at school and take care of them all. that child doesn’t put up with any nonsense… which i think will be a good thing. 🙂
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That stuff scare me SO MUCH!!! Especially for my daughter who is 8! UGH! Mean girls! Just not right!! And started at an earlier age now too. =(
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I am so afraid that one day my son will be bullied. He is destined to be a little guy, and it makes me so nervous that he will get picked on for his size. But you are right, one thing that I will make SURE he knows is to TELL someone. Especially me. I was bullied in elementary school by other girls in my class, and I WILL step in if my son is ever made to feel the way I was when i was a kid!! So important to spread this message!
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I feel like girls are starting younger all the time with these types of issues. I am concerned that my 3 year old will have to deal with this. 😦
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Once people start talking about it, it’s amazing how many people share the I’ve-been-bullied badge. Making it known that it is NOT OKAY is crucial!! Thank you!
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Loved your article in Online RI today. Bullying has been going on for so long & I’m glad it’s finally being recognized and talked about. Knowledge is power! Not only for children, but their parents as well. Thanks for doing your part!
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I fear my daughter now 8 will fall victim to a mean girl. It makes me sad. How do you prepare them for it?!
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Thanks for helping spread the word. Bullying is just awful at any age group and should not be tolerated at all!
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