Don’t fight… it’s might, but it’s not right
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This article was published 15/10/2003 (8207 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
DON’T Fight, It’s Not Right are words that carry a lot of might.
And this is what Libby Simon is counting on.
The retired school social worker, who worked in the Seven Oaks School Division for 20 years, decided to address the problem of childhood violence by developing a violence prevention kit three years ago. And with the resumption of school, she feels it’s time to remind teachers and parents that the Don’t Fight, It’s Not Right kit can be a valuable resource in teaching children about peaceful ways to resolve conflicts.
“Bullying occurs once every seven minutes on the playground and once every 25 minutes in class,” declares Simon.
“In the past, bullying was seen, although unpleasant, as a normal part of childhood. When children did report, the incidents were dismissed as all part of growing up. But, parents and educators were ultimately forced to acknowledge bullying as a serious issue,” says the West Kildonan resident.
What Simon finds particularly alarming is the problem of childhood aggression becoming more prevalent at a much earlier age, which she attributes to children being exposed to violence through video games and television, as well as the loss of stability in families today.
“So while a lot of other books and resources are directed towards older kids, my package is specifically targeted towards children in kindergarten to Grade 3. And because smaller kids are more prone to remembering repetitious rhymes like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, I decided to come up with a memorable rhyme or slogan that would stay with kids for a long time after.”
The kit is comprised of booklets to colour, stickers, an instructor’s manual and classroom exercises teachers can use.
“Violence has become such a major issue in schools all across North America, and I feel that if we can reach kids when they are really little then we have a chance of effecting positive change,” says Simon.
For more information on the Don’t Fight, It’s Not Right kit, e-mail libby@escape.ca.
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