The Blog of P.U.R.E. and Sue Scheff

It comes to a point where you are almost afraid to turn on the news. Kids with guns, teens shooting teens, threats, bullying and more - it is time for parents to take the time and learn more. Talk to your kids - open those lines of communication. Raising kids today has become more challenging than ever. I hear from parents almost on a daily basis and I am stunned at what these kids are learning and doing at such a young age. Source: Connect with Kids Can Students Prevent Violence by Telling? “He was saying ‘I’m gonna kill people,’ everyone took it as a joke. I can’t say that I would take it any differently.” – Joanna, 15, talking about the school shooting in Santee, California A student who seems strange, a comment that sounds frightening … how can students tell who’s serious and who isn’t, what’s a joke and what’s a real threat? The problem is students say those kinds of ‘jokes’ are made all the time. “I’ve had friends who were just like, ‘man I just want to kill that teacher’ or ‘I ...

Dr. Susan Lipkins is a leading expert on preventing hazing and helping people understand the dangers of this type of violence. After watching her on What Would You Do last night, I was shocked at how some people felt this behavior was amusing. I think parents need to learn more about this horrible behavior and learn how it can potentially effect someone you love. Visit Dr. Susan Lipkins website and learn more. Visit the warning signs here . What is Hazing? Source: Inside Hazing What: The Basics WHAT IS HAZING? Hazing is a process, based on a tradition that is used by groups to discipline and to maintain a hierarchy (i.e., a pecking order). Regardless of consent, the rituals require individuals to engage in activities that are physically and psychologically stressful. These activities can be humiliating, demeaning, intimidating, and exhausting, all of which results in physical and/or emotional discomfort. Hazing is about group dynamics and proving one's worthiness to become a me...