American Morning
The Teaser for Monday, October 4, 2010
"The Teaser” is a preview of the guests we have lined up for the next day – so you know when to tune in (and when to set your alarm!). Guests and times are always subject to change.
6:24AM Max Kellerman, CNN Contributor, on Michael Vick’s injury, Donovan McNabb’s return to Philly and the latest on Tiger Woods.
6:40AM Evan Tracey , President & Founder, Campaign Media Analysis Group and Political Media Analyst, on how one Supreme Court decision is impacting the politcial ads you’ll be seeing this season.
7:10AM Joan Biskupic, Supreme Court Reporter, USA Today, on hot-button cases before the Supreme court, and Justice Elena Kagan’s inability to rule on half the cases because of her previous role as solicitor general.
7:40AM Paul Cruickshank, Terrorism Analyst and Alumni Fellow NYU Center on Law and Security New York, on the latest terror threat facing Americans in Europe.
8:40AM Lee Hirsch, Director and Producer, “The Bully Project”, on his upcoming film documenting kids who were bullied and parents who lost their children to suicide.
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It is unfortunate that sometimes we as parents shy away from establishing an honest relationship with our children. We try to control our kids by creating fear. We should encourage our kids to have no fear to discuss their issues with us. We should support their viewpoint and their orientation , which will hopefully enhance their self-esteem and make them less vulnerable to bullying.
I feel the "bullying" situation of today, is just " teasing gone wild"....
We all remember being teased unmercifully, even by our own
family members and friends. Sometimes that hurts too. So did
we learn to bully at home? No excuse for it, just my thoughts.
Kiran, you were right on earlier this morning when you said something like, "what are we teaching our children about bullying." It's parents that are responsible. Too bad a license isn't required to be a parent (only kidding), but it sure seems like parenting is becoming a lost art.
The segment on bullying is so long overdue. Thanks. Like many I experienced a couple years of bullying during 7th & 8th grade. Thankfully no more than that.
The focus on this series seems to be almost exclusively on the victims. Yes, they're ALL sad accounts! What about taking a look at the psychology of the bullies themselves and putting a spotlight on that aspect. Blow their cover a bit. Let's see if we can unveil their motivation. I have always found it amazing that anyone can bring themselves to participate in such cruel behavior on an ongoing basis.
John
To this day – the bullying that I endured as a kid is embedded in my mind and I believe contributed to the person I am today. Today I am gentle, sensitive, and kind. As a result of bullying I suffer from social anxiety even to this day at the age of 33!
A tip to parents: Do not move your kid to a new school district. This is what happened to me. I moved in the middle of the 3rd grade to a new school system and instantly became an outsider and was not accepted by my peers.
I want to know at what point school administrators should get involved! If schools can enforce dress codes, they surely should have something to say about bullying. I think too many of them choose to look the other way, or may even be sympathetic to the bullies. If I were the parent of a bullied child, I'd hire myself an attorney and alert the media about what is going on with my child.
I believe school districts should have a special military-style school for kids who are disruptive in classes and who make it difficult for others to learn. Three incidents of misbehavior in your record and you’re transferred. This would include reported incidents or complaints of bullying. In addition, bullies should be barred from attending school functions such as ball games and dances, or participating on sports teams. Take away their cell phones on school property and bar them from using school computers. Hit them where it hurts. Detention and suspensions are not enough! If school administrators allow bullying, then they are as guilty as the bullies and should be held accountable.
In the Rutgers case, if the school doesn't take strong action against the two who invaded Tyler Clementi's privacy, I believe gay & lesbian students will have second thoughts about enrolling there in the future, as they very well should.
Sorry, Dan, but God had nothing to do with this unless he commanded his followers to engage in spying, back-biting and other contemptable, small-minded, vicious and cruel behaviours as an expression of their love for Him or Her. And that would be an abomination!
Why is it you allowed the Washington,Reporter say the Obama and Russ Fiengold were at the rally in Wisconson,when Fiengold was not there,because he did not want to be seen with Obama????
Hey guys, I know it is wrong to invade someones privacy like that gay man in the college dorm, but if he knew that he was not doing something wrong like having sex with a man which God calls an abomination then he would not have jumped of that bridge!
There may not be a simple answer to bullying but there is an answer. So, here’s mine.
1. Define bullying as psychological or physical terrorism of a person in words, writing, or action.
2. If a person feels to be the victim of bullying, the person can demand, through the police, that the alleged perpetrator(s) cease and desist. If the bullying continues, the victim can then file charges against the perpetrator(s).
3. A first offense for bullying is a misdemeanor. A second offense is a felony. If the offender is under the age of 18, the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are held accountable and must pay a fine. Fines are based upon the offender’s ability to pay (times 2 for a 2nd offense), as well as an equal amount payable to the victim(s).
4. The authorities must be held responsible for following up on any claim of bullying. If a person reports bullying to the police or to educators, and they do not investigate properly, they can be brought up on charges of criminal negligence if the victim continues to be bullied. That will make them take this issue far more seriously.
Just heard on AMfix, Christine O'Donell launched a book on Financial Planning? What are her credentials. A graduate degree after 10 years and several lies? Wonder who is the 'ghost writer'.
I think the polls are indicative of the impact of the Citizen's ruling. The power of money in advertising is very evident. The Supreme Court did us a huge disfavor.