Feb 4 2013: Honestly no. I would like to see our schools focus less attention on how we are different, and more attention on how we are all alike as human beings, citizens of the United States and the world. I honestly don't care if you are black, white, red or green, male or female, catholic or atheist, asexual, multisexual or whatever. I don't think any class or agenda should get special attention or focus. I do think during all our studies there should be a concerted effort to point out what each and every one of us has in common, and the importance of remembering that when conflicts arise.
Nov 19 2012: totally agree with Noah, a bully is a victim first, whether parents, siblings, relatives, peers, caregivers/teachers, the bully has been bullied.
the thing about bullying I find interesting is all the discussion as if we can "talk" bullies out of bullying. they need a lot more help than can be provided in a school assembly.
what's been on my mind lately regarding this is, how do we teach our children to be bullyproof? because ultimately that is the key to happiness and success. there will always be bullies, we will encounter many in our lifetime in some form or another, in long and short term situations. so to learn to cope, maintain ones self esteem, and protect oneself is an essential survival skill.
Nov 12 2012: That's a difficult question. It seems to me those that are most effective liars are those that are well practiced. So in other words, I am a terrible liar and would not want someone to entrust their life to my incompetence.
I probably wouldn't answer the door. :o
Nov 12 2012: I understand what you are saying, however I believe if the teacher is truly lying, ie: does not believe the student will pass the exam, then she is giving the student a false impression. This might very well lead the student to have false confidence which may then lead to them not fully studying or applying themself. They might in truth believe the teacher will pass them regardless of what they do. (not unheard of in this day and age)
Self confidence does not come from false flattery, it comes from successful accomplishment.
The student would be better served to be told, if you studied the material and apply what you learned you should do well.
Nov 12 2012: "Telling a lie may have a positive outcome"? For whom? In whose opinion?
Lying is never acceptable.
Lying distorts reality and prevents those decieved from making accurate decisions based on sound facts.
In the interest of national security, one must always make a decision based on the assumption that at some point, the facts might/will become public. In which case, will the end justify the means?
If one functions from a position of honesty, one tends to function with a moral compass that ultimately benefits everyone.
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the thing about bullying I find interesting is all the discussion as if we can "talk" bullies out of bullying. they need a lot more help than can be provided in a school assembly.
what's been on my mind lately regarding this is, how do we teach our children to be bullyproof? because ultimately that is the key to happiness and success. there will always be bullies, we will encounter many in our lifetime in some form or another, in long and short term situations. so to learn to cope, maintain ones self esteem, and protect oneself is an essential survival skill.
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I probably wouldn't answer the door. :o
A reply on Conversation: Telling the truth: are there limits?
Self confidence does not come from false flattery, it comes from successful accomplishment.
The student would be better served to be told, if you studied the material and apply what you learned you should do well.
A comment on Conversation: Telling the truth: are there limits?
Lying is never acceptable.
Lying distorts reality and prevents those decieved from making accurate decisions based on sound facts.
In the interest of national security, one must always make a decision based on the assumption that at some point, the facts might/will become public. In which case, will the end justify the means?
If one functions from a position of honesty, one tends to function with a moral compass that ultimately benefits everyone.