The young lady in this picture attended the free screening of the film 'That's What I Am' yesterday (you can view more photos in the upper-right corner of this page). This photo was taken while she was being interviewed for WWE TV. She wasn't chosen randomly. WWE staff wanted her interviewed because she asked one of the most thought-provoking questions of the day. WWE Superstar Sheamus talked about how he dealt with bullies as a child in Ireland. He gave the students with multiple ways to handle bullies. Sheamus also emphasized that fighting is not an answer to bullying. Then, he took questions from the kids. The girl pictured here asked Sheamus, "Don't you find it ironic that you beat people up on TV and then come here to tell us not to fight?"
Sheamus told the group that what they see him and his fellow WWE Superstars do is just entertainment. They're not really a bunch of mean guys who go around beating people up all day. He did a good job of bridging the gap between what adults do and what we tell children they should do. As adults, we need to remember that. Our children often hear us tell them one thing while we do another. Other students provided very real and personal situations about themselves or a friend being bullied. Kids came looking for answers and Sheamus helped them a great deal.
WWE holds live events all around the world on most days of the year. The company has a tremendous influence on kids and they know it. Thankfully, they are using that influence to affect positive change for kids. Sheamus' overall message to the children can be summed up in three points.
1). If you are being bullied, tell a parent, teacher, or another trusted adult.
2). Surround yourself with friends who will support you.
3). Don't be a bully. Be a S.T.A.R. - Show Tolerance and Respect.
Until next time...
Be a Good Sport!
-Sol
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Kids address bullying with intelligence and respect
Posted on 13:27 by Unknown
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