tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post2972001046179280472..comments2023-11-05T04:37:58.776-08:00Comments on Keep in Touch With Mommakin: Meat is Murder (Tasty, Tasty Murder)mommakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18138745092234541349noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-59391209050876125632010-09-26T06:24:34.470-07:002010-09-26T06:24:34.470-07:00I think all bullying needs to be addressed. Yes, L...I think all bullying needs to be addressed. Yes, Liv needs to understand that people are mean and sometimes being passive (peaceful protest) is the right thing to do. But the boys have a lesson to learn too. They need to understand that what they are doing is unacceptable and that there is a consequence for not respecting another person's values.<br /><br />My suggestion is to go to one of Liv's favorite teachers or the counselor and address it as a shepherding method. As in, "Hey this is happening to our Liv. Can you keep an eye out for her?" In my experience the teacher (i.e. me) can get the base of the issue via the principal or he/she can call parents. He or she can also watch out for Liv at times when Mama Bear can't (and can possibly offer a "safe place" for lunch if things get too much for Liv to handle.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03488794307486861447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-68262430357693072202010-09-22T17:36:14.060-07:002010-09-22T17:36:14.060-07:00Sheesh. My first response was to comment Hell Yes...Sheesh. My first response was to comment Hell Yes! Call the school, then I read all the comments so I have absolutely no idea what to do.<br /><br />Did you call????<br /><br />xoxoxo jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-4000215773819650092010-09-22T17:36:13.772-07:002010-09-22T17:36:13.772-07:00Sheesh. My first response was to comment Hell Yes...Sheesh. My first response was to comment Hell Yes! Call the school, then I read all the comments so I have absolutely no idea what to do.<br /><br />Did you call????<br /><br />xoxoxo jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-87334052485153671352010-09-22T10:31:34.965-07:002010-09-22T10:31:34.965-07:00middle school is absolutely awful. My son had seve...middle school is absolutely awful. My son had several run-ins with the bully at his school and I'm so glad it was over relatively quickly.<br /><br />I hate that she is having to endure this childish behavior.<br /><br />And like you I'd be already to act out like that dad did on the bus this week (all over the news) - but my son didn't want me to do that for him when he was having to go through his bullying episode because it just causes our own kids more pain - which is ironic.<br /><br />Hope you find a way behind the scenes to put an end to this crap.<br /><br />as you prob know, I've been a vegetarian since I was 17. I agree with Gibby - it is incredibly common so why are they making such a fuss???Carma Sezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897159620671834070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-12001540255169514862010-09-22T05:56:38.478-07:002010-09-22T05:56:38.478-07:00OMG! What jerks. I have to say, I'm surprised....OMG! What jerks. I have to say, I'm surprised...being a vegetarian isn't that unusual anymore, is it? Regardless, that's not the point. I hate bullying stories. My first reaction was hell, yeah, call the school! But my girls are in elementary school where calling is still sort of OK. But Jr High? Probably not so much. I really don't know what to tell you. Maybe work with Liv on how to deal with the situation on her own? (Something like "listen you F*CKERS..." wait, that's not appropriate.) Maybe do some role playing? Are you sure she's cool with it, or just trying to put on a strong face? I wish I could help more...Gibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04271264528110884129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-77965691141064697872010-09-22T03:18:15.888-07:002010-09-22T03:18:15.888-07:00I heard the mama bear before you mentioned her. Da...I heard the mama bear before you mentioned her. Damn tough situation. Good luck Tammy.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843459906469325667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-90514949649135561882010-09-21T11:58:46.003-07:002010-09-21T11:58:46.003-07:00As a high school teacher, I hate these kind of sto...As a high school teacher, I hate these kind of stories. Kids are generally so nice and kind except for a few assholes like these boys. I would call if it will make you feel better in defending your girl. But, I would also talk it over with her before you do. It's so hard!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-23698297057492207272010-09-21T06:24:36.687-07:002010-09-21T06:24:36.687-07:00ugh. I want to be THAT mom along with you. I could...ugh. I want to be THAT mom along with you. I could feel your pain as you put down your knitting needles. Hey, those might come in handy. <br /><br />your girl rocks. just like her momma.Mama-Facehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580875108645568975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-82021276865129628922010-09-20T18:09:28.849-07:002010-09-20T18:09:28.849-07:00I understand how you feel; I don't know the an...I understand how you feel; I don't know the answer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-13640793065914769232010-09-20T16:35:24.137-07:002010-09-20T16:35:24.137-07:00Ugh! This is a tough one. My first reaction was ...Ugh! This is a tough one. My first reaction was hell yes you should call the school. But after reading the other comments here, maybe that's not the right thing to do. I agree with you that it is bullying and she shouldn't have to be subjected to that treatment. Could you just alert the school so that a teacher could be nearby to simply witness this behavior without anyone being called down to the office, etc. Where the heck are the teacher's anyway? Good luck and keep us posted.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04589606390781637262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-37118225977549673952010-09-20T14:16:44.237-07:002010-09-20T14:16:44.237-07:00That's a toughie. You're not gonna help th...That's a toughie. You're not gonna help the situation, I bet. So long as she knows that it's not ok for boys (or girls) to treat her this way.<br />I got plenty of this in middle/high school too because I was different. Now they're all envious of my cool, different life. <br />She has a good head on her shoulders and a sympathetic ear at home. She's doing alright. :)Hello Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16125259095233122819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-12794603634522723122010-09-20T14:06:06.146-07:002010-09-20T14:06:06.146-07:00My hubby coached my stepdaughter to express her co...My hubby coached my stepdaughter to express her concerns to her teachers as early as elementary school. But they were concerns she wanted to address. You probably should call attention to it, but not in a way that causes the boys to retaliate. Rats, why does everything have to be so complicated?Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-70606468711410832222010-09-20T14:00:28.107-07:002010-09-20T14:00:28.107-07:00I'm 43. I've been vegetarian for 25+ year...I'm 43. I've been vegetarian for 25+ years. I've been dealing with that all my life. It may be wrong but she's going to live with it, looks like she's done a pretty good job of putting it into perspective so far.<br /><br />It's not (yet) bullying. Part of learning how to be an adult is to learn how to ignore idiots. She's doing a wonderful job of it so far.<br /><br />-- NikAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078784319601865231noreply@blogger.com