[Names Ash Housewares]

“Certainly that’s the way it was if grown-ups fail in education.”

No.

Thats the way human beings are.

Kids can be cruel. There is nothing grown ups can do to stop it. Bullying, violence.. Yes, that can be kept under control. Teasing? Oh please. Shall we have an adult following every child at all times around?

Getting called names and teasing each other is part of growing up. It’s just life.

[brytlea]

I agree kids can be cruel, and I agree teasing is pretty normal. However, it’s up to the grownups to be in charge, and not only stop it, but to help children learn why they shouldn't’t do it. I’m so glad I teach in a Christian school so I can actually bring Jesus into the conversation.

Most people can learn to be kind and empathetic, and in fact they can learn to like helping those who need it. But it takes role models and adults who are willing to step in and teach them. And no, I'm not a bleeding heart liberal. But I understand what it takes to live in a civil society, and we are not teaching our kids how to do it, for the most part.

susie