The Mom Pledge
I am a proud Mommy Blogger. I will conduct myself with integrity in all my blogging activities. I can lead by example.
I pledge to treat my fellow moms with respect. I will acknowledge that there is no one, "right" way to be a good Mom. Each woman makes the choices best for her family.
I believe a healthy dialogue on important issues is a good thing. I will welcome differing opinions when offered in a respectful, non-judgmental manner. And will treat those who do so in kind.
I stand up against online bullying. My blog is my space. I will not tolerate comments that are rude, condescending or disrespectful.
I refuse to give those who attack a platform. I will remove their remarks from my blog with no mention or response. I can take control.
I want to see moms work together to build one another up, not tear each other down. Words can be used as weapons. I will not engage in that behavior.
I affirm that we are a community. As a member, I will strive to foster goodwill among moms. Together, we can make a difference.
The Mom Pledge may not be for everyone. If you believe in its principles, follow the steps above and join the community. As a member, please adhere to the principles and lead by your example. Thank you for your commitment, and for taking The Pledge!
My Own Experience with Bullies:
My daughter and I have one unfortunate thing in common, We were both victims of the physical, emotional and mental abuse of bullies. Even thought I was bullied years ago, it hasn't changed. The bully aims to intimidate the victim. Bullies chased both of us out of school. I changed schools while my daughter was home schooled because of bullies.
They make your life miserable both inside and out. I had only hoped that she wouldn't go through the same terrorizing from the monsters that made out lives miserable. Each day she came home crying because of them. It tore me up so bad seeing my baby hurt. I put her in Tae Kwon Do, which helped her so much feel like she could protect herself. She's gone back to public school now with the same bullies and has done so well. She no longer puts up with their terrorizing anymore. She's had to put a few of them in their place and I'm so proud of her. My daughter......
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I am very sorry that you and your daughter have been the victims of bullying. But I'm glad you are now part of The Mom Pledge Community. I hope we can make a difference.
ReplyDeleteThe Mom Pledge,
ReplyDeleteI'm proud to be able to make a difference. Bullies need to know the pain they induce. Thanks for dropping in:)
Great Post. I am sorry for the things you and your daughter had to go through. Usually the bullies are cowards.I had one I had to straighten out when I was in school. It helps to have a big brother sometimes.
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Russ,
ReplyDeleteThe bullies my daughter dealt with were relentless didn't give up. Made her life hell. She's grown up thankfully. Thanks for visit.
We actually moved and changed schools because of mean kids. They weren't physically abusive but mentally for sure. We scratched and saved to send my daughter to the same private school my husband went to and the kids with money just made my daughter's life hell when hormones hit. She is a very tender hearted and kind person and couldn't deal with it anymore. She came home crying every day. We moved to a different town so she could go to a small public school she wanted to try and things have been great. That was a few years ago now and she is a much more confident person. It actually made her a better person though. She is uber considerate of other's feelings and I am very proud of her.
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lewalk,
ReplyDeleteMy daughter sounds a lot like your daughter being tender heart and kind. I think it's the kind ones who get it the most. Glad she's doing well. The bullies have changed my daughter's perspective a lot. She has a lot of issues with making friends. It's hard for her to trust.