To the person who commented on 12/8/2008: My 3rd grade daughter, now 9, has experienced bullying even at the private Christian school she goes to. She is a lot like how I was as a kid -a good student, naturally compliant, but also a bit timid and non-assertive. Some kids feed on that. Part of my change in helping her as a parent came from starting a journey of change all my own. Paul Coughlin's writings, especially "No More Christian Nice Guy," have been instrumental in this journey. One thing he points out is that Jesus stood up for Himself and others. "Turn the other cheek," has to do with revenge/retribution, which isn't the same thing. Jesus called his accusers and abusers to account for their injustice. Search around -Paul has written an article on this subject that has been helpful for me. Anyway, I've become more aware of bullying and, at least for now, have been monitoring with her teacher and teaching her how to react more assertively. Hope this helps :)

Great article, but how do you help your child that is being bullied...from being called names to extensive bullieng? Mine two girls are only six now, but already at this tender age kids are being bullied! What to do? I teach them not to fight back, turn the other cheeck, but at the same time I feel that they should be punshing back?! What should we as Godly parents and children do?
Much love in Christ and thank you for beautiful Christmas music!