Zero Tolerance.

Kerry Katona shuts down Twitter page following abuse.

http://news.uk.msn.com/entertainment/article.aspx?cp-documentid=16795190


I cannot stand bullying.

What is it that makes a person better themselves by putting another through mental or physical anguish?



Here is a story.

I was friends for many years with someone who was bullied mercilessly at school. Spat on, punched, verbally abused and obstracised from her peers. Sobbing every night. Eventually having to move schools. This was a girl of 13.

TERRIBLE!

At what age do people exhibit these tendencies? Is it nature or nurture?


Anyhow, I was seemed to know this person who bullied my friend. She was part of a social group of mummies from toddler groups. I was astounded! When approached about it, the bully had no recollection of these incidents. She scarred and shaped somone's live forever with no recollection? How shameful.

I felt so strongly about this, I ceased contact. I just counld not understand how someone could do such a thing and not even remember.

We all have done things in our lives that we regret. Given the chance I am confident we would all face up to past hurts and acknowledged our part we played.

Maybe this only comes with strength of character or strong morals.

Is that nurture or nature?



Children live what they learn by Dorothy Law Nolte.

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.


I wonder what the nest generation will be like?