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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Huge mistake not to anticipate this BEFORE willingly putting himself out there.   Now we sound the alarm and start a task force.  How about he start with ensuring that digital civility extends beyond protecting the royal office.  Many students have been victimized by cyber bullying.  The letter focused on him, not about the larger issue at hand, and the cyber bullying that continues on a daily basis.  [/quote]

Stop playing the victim, hon.

The school system does indeed address it in the best way possible - especially at the high school level. [b]But it starts in elementary school.

However, it's YOUR job as a parent to do the bulk of the work[/b].  So if your little Suzie Q is on her cell or online for hours and you're not vigilant, is it the system's fault if she's bullied?

[b]I can't believe how so many of you refuse to be parents. Is it just TOO hard for you to handle? so hard, in fact, that you expect US to do it for you?
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Signed,
a parent (first) and teacher[/quote]

Those types of parents will never get it; too busy having a finger-pointing response from "snowflake syndrome."[/quote]

Here come the MCPS snowflake posters.  Anything good the students do is all about hardworking teachers and administrators.  Any problem or issue is all about those awful parents that just don't get it.  [/quote]

Agree. Idiotic statements.  Watch your kids every keystroke?  Yeah, I'd like to see you try.  Want me to control the behavior of other kids?  I know you didn't imply that! The system has failed to deal with inappropriate use of social media among mcps students. It was reported by the Gazette back in April that several  inappropriate accounts were set up. Some of these accounts are still current. There was just a recent Instagram incident that is way out of control.  Cyber bullying is now a crime. What measures does the system have in place for reporting incidents?  How does a parent or family go about reporting incidents related to school?  While Starr is busy writing letters about his treatment, I hope he is addressing this as well. [/quote]

again - Blame others for your inadequacies as a parent.

Damn straight I - as a parent - watch my kids' use of technology.  And as a teacher, I make students aware of cyber safety.  Furthermore, I teach them to recognize inappropriate sources, and I provide them with guidelines for analyzing websites for credibility.

But no, it's not ONLY MY responsibility to make sure Suzie Q isn't 1) bullying another kid or 2) being bullied by another.

How sad for your children - to not discuss these matters and to not take the time to TEACH them at home first!

You're pathetic on so many levels, "parent."[/quote]

Actually, I find it very disturbing and scary that a teacher would find pleasure in writing such posts anonymously. What else do you do when the kids aren't watching?  Are your anonymous attacks representative of what you teach your kids about being civil online?  Given that you do all you can do to "educate" them...just wondering.

Parents and administrators have a shared responsibility here. Let's all try to work together to teach our kids about appropriate use of social media. [/quote]

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12/18/2013 20:49

Note that when you subtract 12:00 from 20:49, the "product" is 8:49 pm. My kids were in bed.

FWIW, I tell my kids the truth.  There are parents out there who are lazy and enabling, and you'll see that type of behavior manifest in their own children.  My children are young - yet still self-sufficient and responsible.

I'm sorry if you feel as though I've attacked you.  Maybe the truth hurts?  if only a little?[/quote]

Ahhhhh..you still have small kids. Well your comments make total sense then.  It's really easy and convenient  to call parents lazy and enabling to explain why their kids manifest certain behaviors. First, it's not that clear cut.  Secondly, you have no experience raising older children. I challenge you to keep your remarks in a safe place for a few years, and read them again when your kids are older.   Unless you'd like to lock them is a closet on weekends, place video camera in their rooms or GPS tracking devices on thier ankles, get ready for the time of your life!  One thing is for sure, you won't be here making the same self righteous comments in a few years. Enjoy!  [/quote]

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