Part 4 - Winning a losing battle

I read a little about Amanda Todd, a 15 year old girl who was cyber-stalked, and plain old fashion bullied by her peers. After posting a video on you tube about it she ending up taking her own life. My heart breaks for her and her family as I look at my own little girl. I think about our parenting style (which is very carefree). I hope that this gives us a mutual respect and understanding in life. I want Bells to understand that bullying is not tolerated and on the other end of that coin being bullied is just as unacceptable.  I hope that we raise her to continue to be that carefree spirit who stays as accepting as she is now. I hope that she continues to talk, some days it feels like she doesn't stop but this gives us a great glance as her personal life at school, at dance, at soccer, and at home. She always shares her feelings, and I hope that’s something that she always does. I don’t ever want her to feel embarrassed about seeking help. So far so good, but let’s hope more parents take action early on and nip this bullying this in the bud!