JK I think it is worse in middle school, that 12-15 age, because they are trying to fit in somewhere and have some sort of power and control. Seems that they don’t understand that power and control isn’t the same as belittling and humiliating. Speaking up and holding bullies accountable helps, but those bullied need skills to strengthen them and restore confidence, and those bullied need to look at why they bully and fix the issues which are normally easier said than done as they really need to relearn behavior and get to the root of their pain. It is sad because everyone is hurt.
I need another cup of coffee too. Today I will be simple–vvacuum and dust, but nothing major planned. Daughter will be home sometime today to clean the back porch. I have some mending that has been put off, so I think I might get to that today.
Reading Michael Scott’s series The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. Finished The Alchemyst and have about 100pages on The Magician, so I want to finish that and start the third The Sorceress. I like the series so far–students introduced me–and I read about anything put in front of me!