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Wednesday, 23 February 2011 18:28

The Morning After (Pink Shirt Day). Do we have a Pink Shirt Day addendum for today (and tomorrow) to carry on the “Say No To Bullying” message?

That’s the danger with one day events, even when they are hosted annually. They run the risk of becoming just what they are, one day events! Yesterday was a wonderful day; a sea of pink in schools and workplaces, everyone united in our efforts to stop bullying. Children wrote commitments, teachers made pledge sheets, schools had assemblies, politicians made proclamations, and lots of people re-told stories of their past experiences with bullying, with high hopes for the future, hopeful for a future free of bullying experiences for their children.

SO what are we willing to do to work towards a more peaceful future? What are the adults willing to model? We have had a call to action. We have been put on notice – put on notice to practise what we preach, perhaps not so much to stop bullying, which may not be as visible amongst adults, but rather to be inclusive and welcoming, kind and friendly (when appropriate), and to greet others and be helpful.

Here’s the challenge: Try doing all of the following as a model to others, including your children

Greet all your family members purposefully in the morning (or whenever you first see them) with a smile and a kind comment. Research says that it is the first two minutes of interaction between two people that will determine the success of their relationship for the day. Parents who have to start their days with harsh words to their children to get up, or get a move on or eat their breakfast may want to re-think at least the first interaction and couple of minutes.
Smile. Smile when you see someone you know and say hello. Wave if they are out of ear shot. Be welcoming. This is especially important for parents who are established at a school as they welcome new families. If parents feel welcome, their children will as well.
Help someone in distress. Ask, “How can I help you” when you see someone struggling or juggling packages, or looking lost, and be sure your kids are there to see you offer.
Smile when you answer the phone. A smile can be heard through the phone, and can travel around the world in a flash. Your smile will elicit the same from the person who hears it.
Pay it Forward. Different than paying it back, pass a good or helpful deed forward. Ask that person to pass something good onwards next time.
Say thank you, liberal and with meaning. When you really take just a moment to give a person a heart-felt thanks, it makes that person feel good.

Our Call To Action is to be the change we want to see, and to be the future we want for our children. Take the challenge and see what happens!

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