A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to appear on a program called On Point, hosted by Cynthia Hardy, on the Big DM, 101.3 FM. This is a local Columbia radio station that has a fairly large audience. She devoted this hour exclusively to the topic of bullying. I was asked to appear on a panel of adults who work with children everyday and have experience with this problem.
The reason for this special show was the recent incident of a young boy who committed suicide because of being bullied. The boy's name was Joseph Walker-Hoover, who was 11 years old and attended the New Leadership Charter School in Massachusetts.
The statistics on bullying are alarming.
Experts estimate that 1 in 4 children will be bullied by the time they reach high school. I believe this number grossly under estimates the number of children being bullied. Nearly every time I do a bully workshop at a local school, the children who raise their hand saying they have been bullied is closer to 60%-75% of the class.
During the talk show we discussed the growing trend of bullying, the types of bullying and some of the things you can do to help address it with your child.
If you know a child that is having a problem with bullying and you are not sure what to do, please feel free to call me at 803-462-9425 and I will be happy to talk with you.
Sensei Feldt is a member of the Ultimate Black Belt Test, a year long teaching program for martial art's school owners and master instructors that includes many physical challenges as well as community service projects. Please visit the UBBT for more information.
Sensei Chris Feldt
Samurai Karate Studio
2000 Clemson Road
Suite # 9
Columbia, SC 29229
803-462-9425
samuraikarate@bellsouth.net
www.samuraikaratestudio.net
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