Parent Pledge
I the parent of ______________________________ agree to join with others in our schools and our community to stand united and take a firm stance against bullying in our schools and in our community.
I ____________________________ believe that everyone, regardless of color, race, gender, popularity, athletic ability, intelligence, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, style of clothes, and physical looks, should have equal opportunities and rights to enjoy our schools, and do so while feeling safe.
Bullying consists of many things and include things such as; pushing, shoving, hitting, spitting on, pulling hair, kicking, calling names, making fun of, laughing at, and excluding someone from an activity. Bullying can never be justified, and is inexcusable in all circumstances. Being a bully cannot be contributed to “kids just being kids”, nor can it be contributed to “kids just teasing”. Bullying causes both physical and emotional pain to the victim. The victim is never the responsible person for being the target of a bullying attack.
By signing this pledge, I agree to:
1. I will educate myself and my children in regards to our schools bullying policies and student support system.
2. I will report all incidents of bullying that I see or am made aware of to an appropriate school faculty member or to local law enforcement.
3. I will continually strive to work in a partnership with my child’s school and with my community and make an effort to encourage positive behavior, while valuing individual differences, and promoting sensitivity and acceptance of others.
4. I will be there to support our community’s students who have been or are currently being bullied by others.
5. I will take a step out of my comfort zone to talk to my friends, family, and others in my community about issues and concerns that arise concerning bullying.
6. I will consistently make an effort to work with students, school faculty, and community members to come up with ways to effectively deal with bullying in our schools and community.
7. I will talk with, and encourage my community’s teachers to discuss bullying issues within our classrooms.
8. I will regularly discuss with my child issues surrounding their school work, their friendships, and their relationships.
9. I will keep my child’s teachers informed of any circumstances at home that might affect or alter my child’s behavior at school.
I ________________________________ am fully aware, and I acknowledge that whether or not my child is the one doing the bullying, if I see or become aware of a bullying incident, and I do not report it to the appropriate authorities, than I am just as guilty of bullying as the bully themselves.
Signed by: ______________________________________
Print Name: _____________________________________
Date: _________________________
