Advancements in technology have become so commonplace that sometimes we forget to stop and think about how incredible it is that a girl on her laptop in Texas can see photos and cell phone video in real time that a young college student has posted of a rally he's at in Iran.
Rosalind WisemanBy the time a child reaches out to an adult, the vast majority of kids have been dealing with the bullying and trying to ignore it for a long time.
Rosalind WisemanAs an expert, I can deal with complex problems. As a mother it is much, much harder.
Rosalind WisemanWhen I tell people I work to stop hazing in high schools I am almost always met with shocked expressions. "High school? Really? I thought that was something that only arrogant frat guys do in college." But it's true - as long as I have worked on preventing bullying in high schools, I have worked to prevent hazing.
Rosalind WisemanKids don't like being put into boxes, and your kid can act in different ways in different situations.
Rosalind WisemanGood home-school educational plans have the kids in groups with other children often and consistently. Because common sense dictates that isolating people is never good and home-schooled children really benefit from being in those type of programs.
Rosalind WisemanSometimes bullies are your friends and very rarely do bullying prevention tips acknowledge this fact or what to do about it.
Rosalind WisemanTHE POWER OF THE GROUP We all want to feel a sense of belonging. This isn’t a character flaw. It’s fundamental to the human experience. Our finest achievements are possible when people come together to work for a common cause. School spirit, the rightful pride we feel in our community, our heritage, our religion, and our families, all come from the value we place on belonging to a group.
Rosalind WisemanBoys and boys' body image and clothes have become just as important an issue for boys as for girls.
Rosalind WisemanIn my own family, my mother had my sister when I was 15 and for various reasons, I was extremely involved in raising her.
Rosalind WisemanSleeping with your phone in your bedroom is never a good idea, but it's even worse when you're bullied online because it's too tempting to stay up all night trying to "fix" the situation - which isn't possible anyway.
Rosalind WisemanI tell young girls, "The world is going to exploit and manipulate your sexuality. If you benefit from that financially, then you are part of the problem." That said, I thought all those parents flipping out over the Video Music Awards were ridiculous - women have been twerking in clubs for 20, 30 years. There's a real lack of awareness about what's going on across many layers of our culture.
Rosalind WisemanI think that giving mindless praise is ridiculous. But I understand why parents do it. They want their kids to feel good about themselves. But parents are never going to teach their children true, positive self esteem by praising everything they do.
Rosalind WisemanCommunicating a passionate response to world events is no longer limited to protests and rallies.
Rosalind WisemanAs a teacher myself I've been in situations where parents come at you, and sometimes parents come across like the teacher doesn't want the best for their kid and it can be really, really hurtful.
Rosalind WisemanSo many women keep their anger inside and let it build until they explode and then people blow them off again.
Rosalind Wiseman