Press Release Summary = Is Your Child Harassed by Bullies? (He or she may be - and you might not even know!) Can Karate, Martial Arts help solve this problem?
Press Release Body = Dear Fellow Parents,
Let me tell you about a kid I know named Tyler.
Tyler was usually enthusiastic and happy. His cheery disposition and bright smile went with him wherever he went. But when he began 4th grade, his parents began to notice some changes.
Tyler was becoming more and more withdrawn. He often seemed uneasy, and less sure of himself than ever before.
In third grade, Tyler was always eager to get outside to play after school. Weekends were happily spent in family activities.
But now, Tyler stayed around the house, keeping to himself. He seemed reluctant to talk about friends, school, or much of anything else.
Tyler's parents didn't know what to make of it.but they knew something wasn't right.
A call to the school teacher was made. Tyler's teacher, Mrs. Phillips, said, as if Mom and Dad should have known about it all along, "He's probably upset about Sam. Sam has been giving Tyler a hard time for quite a while now." So there it was.
Tyler had a bully problem.
Most parents have found their child in this situation before. As a parent, you can't help but feel angry, bewildered and totally unsure of what to do.
What I'm about to tell you next will seem kind of hard to understand? But if you think back to when you were a kid, and recall how small you felt, and how big the world seemed, perhaps you can remember
Kids with bully problems feel ashamed.
Are you aware that most kids who are being bothered by bullies don't tell their parents? They just "suffer in silence."
Because they feel embarrassed, they usually don't tell anybody. Not their parents. Not their friends. Not the people at school.
You can imagine what suffering this type of harassment is doing to their Self-Esteem. And all the while, you don't even know there is a problem.
For many kids, this is the first "grown up" problem they ever have to encounter. And they keep the whole, disturbing thing on their own young, inexperienced shoulders.
And - even if you eventually do find out about it -
What are you going to do?
Chances are, you feel just about as unsure as Tyler probably does.
. Maybe you will call Sam's parents, and talk the situation over with them? Reason with them? Good luck. You see, there's a reason why Sam is a bully. And when you eventually call his parents, you will probably see what that reason is. Most likely, Sam's parents will be defensive and uncooperative.
. Will you call the school? Probably. But, remember, school officials get these calls all the time. Most teachers and administrators would like to help.but they don't have the answers, either. They will probably just remind you that if Tyler should try to defend himself, he will be kicked out of school, right alongside the kids who is the cause of the problem.
. You might encourage Tyler to stand up for himself; to defend himself. But you and I both know that Tyler is probably no match for the bully. And, even if he was, what good will getting him expelled do (see above)?
. Besides - and this is important - do you really want to teach him that fighting is the answer? I will tell you (and, remember, I have 20 years experience in the Martial Arts), fighting is not the answer. If Tyler resorts to fighting this bully, there is always a bigger, tougher bully waiting for him.
So - you do what parents usually do.
You tell Tyler to avoid Sam. And you unwittingly set into motion a series of events that will have Tyler like running and hiding from trouble, feeling like a victim.feelings that could very well follow him for the rest of his life.
Or worse and I hate to even mention this.sometimes the "Tyler's" of this world responds to their anger and frustration by becoming the bully.
You lose, either way.
And so, of course, does Tyler. Does any of this sound familiar?
Believe me. I understand how you are feeling. After all, I'm a parent too, and I understand how you feel. I also remember how I felt when I had to deal with the neighborhood "tough guy" at 10 years old. That's why I started martial arts lessons - and, my problems were solved - without ever having to use any physical skills what-so-ever.
In coaching them.and in "raising" the other 20,00 or so kids we've dealt with over the last 21 years as a martial art instructor, I've learned a thing or two about teaching children to handle these disturbing bully problems.
Now, read carefully. I'm going to tell you a secret.
If you understand what I'm about to tell you, you will have the "key" to resolving this entire, frustrating situation.
The Secret: Some kids don't get picked on at all.
That's right. Some kids don't get picked on - at all.
They don't pick on other kids, either. They are free to enjoy themselves, to be themselves.and it wouldn't even occur to a bully to give them a hard time.
What I can do for you.
It's pretty simple, really. I'm just going to take your child out of the group of kids that get picked on - and put him or her in the group of kids that doesn't get picked on.
And, I'm going to do it without turning your nice child into one of those "tough guys."
That's a big claim, isn't it? After all, if I can really do what I say, not only will this solve a sticky problem for you.it will place your child, once again, on the road to a level of self-esteem that will empower him or her to do anything. No "victim" mentality. No running and hiding.
No being ashamed of something that isn't his or her fault.
So how does it work?
It will take about 15 minutes for one of my instructors to explain it to you. And, I guarantee the answer will surprise you. I have locations around the Windsor / Essex county area including Windsor, Belle River, and St. Clair Beach. Karate, martial arts, can help your child overcome this problem, without violence!
Now, you may want to first try some of the alternative "strategies" I've listed above - but I suspect you already have, and are just about fed up with having your kid be pushed around.
So don't wait. Just call my office at 519-962-9820, or email instructor@thepeacefulwarriors.org and we will set up a time for your visit with a Master Teacher.
We will be providing this as a community service for a limited time and have limited capacity for this special program - so please call now to reserve your space.
Yours for confident, focused, strong kids,
Master Art Mason Founder: The Peaceful Warriors' Martial Arts
PS. See what Karate or the martial arts can do for your child!
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