Bullying

When a foreign substance lodges itself in an oyster, the oyster’s natural defense is to build a wall around the irritation to protect itself that eventually becomes a pearl. An irritation produces a precious gem. Can irritations in our own lives also produce precious things? I believe so. Learning to deal with adversity can sometimes make children stronger and more resilient. Here is what I would say to every parent whose child has been bullied or has been a bully.