The video It Gets Better was forwarded to me by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. It is, they say, "a video by OSF actor John Tufts, created in light of the recent tragedies, including the death of Tyler Clementi. John joins many who have taken it upon themselves to speak up against bullying and homophobia through a series of 'It Gets Better' videos. These recent events are not just about anti-gay harassment -- they illuminate the pervasive problem of bullying that is a serious issue for young people. Tyler is just one of many lives cut short due to senseless and unchecked discrimination. John and his team rallied to show OSF's and many individuals' support for those feeling alone and fearful...to let you know, 'It gets better.'"
Most of you probably know that I went up to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival this summer. I had a great time watching plays with my students and friends. The video It Gets Better reminds me why I'm looking forward to going back in August 2011. The theatre was great, and so were the people.
Most of you probably know that I went up to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival this summer. I had a great time watching plays with my students and friends. The video It Gets Better reminds me why I'm looking forward to going back in August 2011. The theatre was great, and so were the people.
You can see a picture of John Tufts, below, signing Annie Tang's program. Annie joined us on our trip in August 2010. John was a guest at one of our classes.
I love the video. Although I barely see my little brother, whenever I do I ask him about his day at school and pretty much ask him to tell me in detail what he did. I do it so he understands that I care and that I am there to listen. I have told him that if he ever feels in trouble, he can come to me and we would find a solution. I thought it was important to tell him that I would not get mad at him. It's not just the families that should pay atenttion to their kids but schools as well.Four deaths in two years at one school in Ohio. The cause? bullying.
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ReplyDeleteLovely comment. Your brother is a lucky guy to have an older sister ready to listen.
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Great video, I wish everyone who needed this type of support had programs like this. There may be far less tradegies, bullying should be taken more serious.
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