I love this article.  I love this writer.  I love the simple, straightforward advice she gives to parents to take a stand against bullying–even when it’s easier not to and/or less embarrassing for their kids if they just let bad behavior slide.  I want to be Rosalind Wiseman when I grow up.  Check it out:


http://familycircle.com/momster/blog/its-never-ok-to-say-gay-when-you-really-mean-stupid

 

Moral of the story: be a champion for children!

Yes, in the moment when we speak out, we will absolutely embarrass children. In the short term, they won’t like us one bit for getting involved. But it’s only in these moments that our kids see evidence of what our values look like in action, that they really get what’s important to us. They understand that they have a mom or dad who is willing and able to take a public stand when you see people being cruel. That’s a lesson they can take with them for a lifetime.