Last night daughter no.2 was very upset about something that had happened at school. She told me that a boy in her class was being bullied. She was in tears as she told me that lots of the other kids had been pushing and shoving him, calling him smelly and wouldn't play with him. Then she told me one of the saddest things ever, the boy concerned had told her that he hated break times and he saw them as a punishment. He didn't understand why he couldn't come to school and be happy like the others. Tear jerker or what?
What did I do? I had a sleepless night thinking about it all and thinking of my own experiences at primary school. I spoke to the school secretary after the kids had gone into class this morning and told her exactly what I had been told also the name of the boy concerned. We both looked at each other with tears in our eyes and agreed that bullying of any kind needs to be stamped out completely. I left it with her and she assured me she would speak to the head about the matter. Watch this space because I don't want to hear anymore about this little lad feeling so sad.
On a happier note I managed to bang out 250 words flash fiction for next weeks competition at Watford Writers, who knows there may be another certificate on offer!
About Me
- Rae Argent
- A fiction writer and mum to three great kids, also lucky enough to be married to the man of my dreams. In spite of that mushy comment I do not write flowery romance - I like a nice helping of real life grit in my work. I have a Diploma in Literature & Creative Writing from The Open University and remain a member of the wonderful Watford Writers, despite moving on several times. I am a big fan of Swanwick Writers Summer School which has taught me a great deal and where I have made many great friends. I have yet to reach the dizzy heights of becoming a published superstar but will continue to send my work out into the world.
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