How to Fight Bullying with Anti-bullying Songs and Videos
Finding the solutions to bullying start with finding the causes of bullying. So what causes someone to bully? It is likely one or more of the following: prejudice, discrimination, low self-esteem, lack of positive guidance, mental disability, and/or the absence of growing up in a loving environment.
Not surprisingly, some of these factors apply to both the bullies and the bullied victims. Thus, the solutions to bullying should be focused on empowering the bullied, as well as educating both the bullies and the bullied.
Children need to learn about self-love (not selfishness), empowerment, compassion, kindness, as well as tolerance and respect for each human being. One of the best ways to teach children these valuable lessons is through telling real-life stories in anti-bullying songs and videos.
Bullying Solution: Anti-bullying Songs
Love Yourself, by Khari Toure
http://www.faithtap.com/4057/dad-sings-anti-bullying-song-to-daughter/
The story of how this song was created:
One day, Khari Toure, a poet and a music producer, was heartbroken when his daughter complained to him about being bullied at school. He wrote this song to remind her that “beauty comes in every size, color, and shape.” And he urged “every boy and girl” to “love yourself” in this song and the following chorus:
“I’m beautiful
I’m worthy
And those mean words
Can’t hurt me
I’m priceless
I’m smart
And I love myself
I’m focused on my health”
Being Kind, by Nimo Patel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJhZ64BvvFU&list=PLoRrfowKTFD1PCgRrAHTJ0ExM_B9xd8s2
The story of how this song was created:
From KindSpring.org: “The 21-Day Kindness Challenge launched September 11th. 98 countries. 6000 people. And a collective tidal wave of good that inspired many — including young rapper-activist “Nimo” Patel at the Gandhi Ashram in India. Nimo wasted no time channeling that inspiration into an infectious music video.
“Being Kind” was created on super short notice by an intercontinental crew of volunteers working out of their living rooms. It features footage from all over the world and heart-melting appearances by the children Nimo works with in the slums. Watch, listen, and prepare to smile big at this lyrical reminder that kindness really is “all we can leave behind.”
Bullying Solution: Anti-bullying Videos
Videos on Bullying Stories and Solutions
Success Story of Helping a Boy with Disability to Win Against Bullying (above)
Success Stories of Fighting Against Bullying http://nobullying.com/category/bullying-stories/success-stories/
Success Story of Fighting Cyberbullying with Self-reliance and Courage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0OV92Yyl20
Success Story of Fighting Verbal Bullying with Compassion
https://youtu.be/JH1cGtY0H4U
Success Story of Turning a Brutal Bullying Incident Into a Positive Message to Help Others
http://abc7chicago.com/news/teen-turns-beating-video-into-powerful-message-against-bullying/1183433/
“I refuse to be held hostage by this video and my fear. I will not be a victim. I will post this video every day until something is done for all the people who continue to experience this type of humiliation.” — Mia DeJesus
Videos on Internet Safety for Children
Internet safety videos for ages 5 -10
http://www.netsmartz.org/NetSmartzKids
Comic-style Internet safety videos for ages 8 – 12
http://www.netsmartz.org/NSTeens
Teens talk about online experience videos, for ages 8 – 17
http://www.netsmartz.org/TeensTalkBack
Teens’ real-life stories about risky behaviors online videos, for ages 11 – 17
http://www.netsmartz.org/RealLifeStories
Sad Story of Deadly Consequence of Online Activity and Cyberbullying
Read about what made Amanda kill herself and how the international police force found the suspect of her bullying:
http://nobullying.com/amanda-todd-story/
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This is a positive way to approach bullying. These resources are great to help children gain self love and confidence in themselves so that they will not be the victim of bullies. This is also great for bullies also. Many times kids who bully other children lack self love and confidence in themselves. These songs and videos are a great way to tackle the issue of bullying. Kindness is the way.