Getting Involved......

SO a few weeks ago there was a teen here in my county that hung himself. He was an outcast to many and was picked on something terrible. Word has it that his home life was not much better. This child had called the police the evening he hung himself and told them to come he was giving his mom problems.The police in turn only called the mother and she said there was no problem so they didn't go. Shortly after this boy hung himself. His mother found him hanging from the rafters in the horse barn. This boy was made fun of not only because he was different in size and stature but because many people believed he was gay. Noone knows the real truth why he hung himself but many speculate it was because of the bullying he lived through on a daily basis.

Sooooo after all the local news stations were here and portraying our schools and the county as a horrible place. I am alumni of this school. I have pride in that school and am proud my kids go there now. SO after the news stations and the death and many parents calling the superientendant has set up a committee this committee is made up of Teachers.....community leaders....Parents.....and will eventually involve students.
Last night was our first meeting. I look forward to helping open the eyes of many on the issues our community and schools face. First and foremost I look forward to helping in making sure these kids in our community feel like they have a voice. They should be heard they should feel safe going to people when they need help.
The school board has set up 2 public sessions on helpful programs. Parents and teachers are also going to go through bullying prevention training.
Personally I believe the bullying starts at home. If you as a parent preach hate then I believe when your child goes out they are going to feel as the parent does. If you teach your children that people are equal they will feel different. I believe this all starts at home.

so I will update on the happenings of the committee that I have joined. I think it is important for others to read what is going to happen in Greensburg Indiana

What I've learned over the past couple weeks....

1. If you know someone is sick and you care about them...Go visit OFTEN

2. Never Never Trust that people are going to keep their word because it can backfire

3. God Never fails. He is always there he will not turn his back on you!!

4. Family is just as evil as your neighbor!

5. Trust in yourself because who else do you have to trust.

6. There are people out there who do care!!!

7. Refer to all above ;-)