Saturday, September 27, 2014
Friday, September 19, 2014
Public Displays of Discipline: What would you do? By Yvonne
I have seen
this, and I did not walk away quietly. Once, I yelled, “He’s a baby!” “Mind your #$% business!” the child’s mother
ordered. While she spewed her curses at me at least her child had a respite,
and maybe she will think before she does that again, in public or the privacy of her home.
One social
worker suggested to approach if possible, if not, call 911. Another points out how important it is to
suss out the situation first, she too said 911 is probably the best solution,
this way it gets reported. A social worker from
Brooklyn emphasized that this is a community issue and it’s time to take ownership of
it. Get involved some sort of way.
In light of
the news of sports figures and their domestic violence issues against children and women,
many organizations and city agencies come to mind, such as Stop Abuse,
dedicated to stopping the history of domestic of abuse in families against
women and children. It’s a very informative site as is that of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (all states have their own sites
and protocols). NYC Administration for Children’s Services is another government office, and there are others like it nationwide.
Etiquette,
a funny word when talking about abusive behavior toward children. An ironic
thought because often times children are disciplined harshly for displaying a
lack of manners and respect. They are punished in ways that clearly demonstrate a lack of civility.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
BREAKING NEWS, THIS YEAR’S RUDY AWARD! By Yvonne
I started to interrupt my vacation to bring you this year’s
Rudy Award Winner. I changed my mind because stupid, insensitive questions, unfortunately,
are here to stay.
One night this summer, I was at a really nice party in Harlem taking
in a barely there summer breeze on a patio. A young woman was sitting at the
table. Some how the name of a late and great musician (Hint: He played the
trumpet.) I told her that I’d once dated him. She asked, with out missing a
beat, “Did he beat you up too?”
I don’t know what makes people tick, but I know what ticks
me off, stupid ass questions! So, Miss Obnoxious congratulations on earning a
well deserved RUDY. Here are your beat up flowers.
Think before you speak and think before you ask.
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