tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post4941216129949248313..comments2024-03-12T04:15:32.560-04:00Comments on middletowneye: Mother Keeps Bullied Daughter Home from Woodrow WilsonMiddletown Eye (Ed McKeon)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15825886539128890014noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-11999845937667294992011-02-11T18:56:59.345-05:002011-02-11T18:56:59.345-05:00I saw it happen with my girlfriend and her daughte...I saw it happen with my girlfriend and her daughter. Her daughter was afraid to go to school. My girlfriend went to the school and spoke to the principle who informed her that outside school grounds there was little he could do. So she did the next best thing and spoke to the bully's mother. When she notice a few days later that the bullying didn't stop she went straight to the bully'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-23703965287298863132011-02-10T16:42:56.601-05:002011-02-10T16:42:56.601-05:00this makes me feel so bad to know that this has ha...this makes me feel so bad to know that this has happened to this little girl i just have to say stay strong and u guys should have the bullies watch this nd see how much pain they have put monique through. this school should really thinkk about doing whatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-55505217022133263692011-02-10T12:24:18.912-05:002011-02-10T12:24:18.912-05:00Monique & Grandma- please don't give up on...Monique & Grandma- please don't give up on the Middletown Public School system- even though right now it looks like they have in fact failed you. There are positive experiences to come in high school. Middle school is the worst, kids are no doubt brutal! I graduated MHS in 2002. By high school, one of many positive aspects is students are grouped by effort and interests- chances are you Madam Nirvana (Molly Salafia)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05840486501108960299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-14166734516906910742011-02-10T09:52:58.542-05:002011-02-10T09:52:58.542-05:00Dear Anon, Feb 9 7:26 PM:
You have an odd notion ...Dear Anon, Feb 9 7:26 PM:<br /><br />You have an odd notion of exploitation.<br /><br />We have a school administration and a BOE who can't or won't do anything to prevent a serious bullying situation.<br /><br />We have bullies exploiting weak regulations.<br /><br />And you dare accuse a family, looking desperately for a solution, of exploitation. As for the Eye, we're simply Middletown Eye (Ed McKeon)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15825886539128890014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-91927601208122043722011-02-10T08:27:04.206-05:002011-02-10T08:27:04.206-05:00I am overwhelmed by the support from all of you. S...I am overwhelmed by the support from all of you. So many of you have shown such keen insight and plain common sense, even when laced with sarcasm to build the strength of your message.<br />I will try to respond briefly to several points made:<br /><br />*Thomas Edison Magnet: Alycia was told by TE that Dr Frechette is the one who handles that. When asked, Dr Frechette told Alycia "There Alexa M McClainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-44680886397324436432011-02-09T20:35:48.558-05:002011-02-09T20:35:48.558-05:00I'm disgusted! I'm reading everyones suppo...I'm disgusted! I'm reading everyones support for taking the victim of bullying out of the school!!! Remove the bullies!! No tolerance policy!! If they mention an act of violence against the school they have to leave! Why would anyone stand for this??? What's wrong with everyone?? Wake up!! Or maybe let's just give the bullies the authority! Just put them in charge! Let the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-64606620798857333102011-02-09T20:30:45.424-05:002011-02-09T20:30:45.424-05:00I am also a parent of a child who had a miserable ...I am also a parent of a child who had a miserable and viciously horrible time while attending Middletowns middle school system. Innumerable "discussions" with teachers, administrators, guidance, police, parents, students, and more did nothing to alleviate the situation. Quoting chapter and verse their own policies and procedures - that they NEVER followed - garnered further try2doitallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18367987317064414119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-65998735576986473472011-02-09T20:27:10.949-05:002011-02-09T20:27:10.949-05:00I support the mother and everything she is doing. ...I support the mother and everything she is doing. It is painfully obvious that the bully who wrote this letter is a victim of poor parenting herself. She will no doubt grow up to be a cruel person who does nothing to benefit this society. Press charges on the future criminal and expidite her miserable future. Its a shame so much energy has to be spent on how to deal with such a burden to society.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-37163020799470206252011-02-09T19:56:29.022-05:002011-02-09T19:56:29.022-05:00It is sad that this poor girl's situation has ...It is sad that this poor girl's situation has been exploited by her family and the Eye. If my daughter was getting this kind of vile comments on Facebook, I'd cancel her account. They may mean well, but they are making a bad situation worse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-8189530948103046722011-02-09T19:28:16.510-05:002011-02-09T19:28:16.510-05:00to the McLain family....I'm sorry I didn't...to the McLain family....I'm sorry I didn't know this has been going on since September. You must be beside yourself, as I, too, would be. This beauracracy is absurd. No one should be harrassed and taunted without immediate action. When a child did something to my child I immediately called the parents and it was dealt with. What is the response from these childrens parents? I agree that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-71789217852730743242011-02-09T17:57:07.899-05:002011-02-09T17:57:07.899-05:00The parents of the bullies should be held accounta...The parents of the bullies should be held accountable for the actions of their children. If they cannot act properly in school then maybe they should be removed. Then put into a program that will deal with their issues. The parents should have to pay for this. As it should not cost the taxpayers in the City of Middletown a dime. <br /><br />This is the only way the parents and the bullies will William Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-65143389099629932702011-02-09T14:06:25.332-05:002011-02-09T14:06:25.332-05:00I am glad to see people supporting this young girl...I am glad to see people supporting this young girl and her family. I think that it is time that we show Dr. Frechette and The Board of Education that the community is behind Monique and her family. I encourage everyone to write a letter to all the members of the Board Of Education and let them know that you are horrified that this has been happening in our schools and you expect them to make Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-35035940084062045742011-02-09T14:04:25.275-05:002011-02-09T14:04:25.275-05:00To "Disgusted parent" who wrote: "...To "Disgusted parent" who wrote: "It is a very sad situation if the school is unable to maintain an environment where the rule of law is upheld. But if this is the case, the city should step in to uphold the law. Police should act upon those reports immediately." The BOE is hamstrung when it comes to maintaining the kind of environment we want in our schools. By that I meanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-45433559691652025892011-02-09T13:15:23.517-05:002011-02-09T13:15:23.517-05:00One of the problems is how to deal with "bull...One of the problems is how to deal with "bullies." What is the punishment? Make them watch hours of Holocaust footage or the shameless actions of people in the South during the 1950s. It is past time to make the offending students pay for their actions, to "out" them, publish their pictures in the paper or on THE EYE, invite them to tell their story to the public. It's Richard B. Kaminshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253213687754435676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-76780655386752747712011-02-09T12:40:17.720-05:002011-02-09T12:40:17.720-05:00My heart goes out to this young girl and her famil...My heart goes out to this young girl and her family. The Middletown Board of Ed and school administrators have botched this completely. I know we all hate to raise the budget, but in this case the board should provide the money to send this intelligent, brave and promising young girl to the private school of her choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-13805875208074897492011-02-09T12:40:08.733-05:002011-02-09T12:40:08.733-05:00I feel for this student. It makes me furious and s...I feel for this student. It makes me furious and sad that no one in the school system is doing anything--they NEED to, morally and legally! <br /><br />While obviously, the priority right now is keeping this child safe, both physically and emotionally and that is the reason for educating her at home, I do not believe that is the right thing for her long term (although, I do want to be clear, I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-20447464203927982932011-02-09T12:13:03.968-05:002011-02-09T12:13:03.968-05:00curious about what people think of the idea of tea...curious about what people think of the idea of teaching the girl physical strength training and how to punch. I am sure everyone agrees that violence is not a solution, and abuse and violence shouldn't be answered with more of the same, and she shouldn't be asked to stoop to the level of the bully who is harassing her. But in this extreme case, one really hard hitting punch could stop it Hope bullying stops, but....noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-72822165360186787512011-02-09T11:31:43.981-05:002011-02-09T11:31:43.981-05:00First, to Monique, her mom and her grandmother, I&...First, to Monique, her mom and her grandmother, I'm so sorry this is happening to your child. Please know that this "village" won't stand for this in our school. <br /><br />Your daughter should feel safe in school and in my opinion should be assigned a security officer to ensure her safety so that she doesn't get punished by having to stay at home while bullies run around Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-6481937713393639452011-02-09T11:30:06.265-05:002011-02-09T11:30:06.265-05:00I agree that maybe a different school is in order,...I agree that maybe a different school is in order, but there is the question of transportation. Is it provided? It would be tough on a parent to have to drive to and from these schools every day, as I believe there are none close to Middletown. I am saddened for this young girl. I was too a product of bullying, never to the extent she is going through, and let me tell you it is no picnic. I fear Laura Wilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-66258274834726789452011-02-09T11:05:56.647-05:002011-02-09T11:05:56.647-05:00This is a great article and something for parents ...This is a great article and something for parents to talk to their children about. It is also something the school might want to consider. http://www.mywesttexas.com/top_stories/article_7ae158e1-f138-5d13-b507-27157c9c53cc.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-4167289155032565902011-02-09T11:00:11.237-05:002011-02-09T11:00:11.237-05:00The child being bullied could consider a transfer ...The child being bullied could consider a transfer to a magnet school such as Thomas Edison, rather than staying at home with a tutor. A change of school could give her a new start.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-21229363467109462552011-02-09T10:09:34.773-05:002011-02-09T10:09:34.773-05:00Well, well, well, another fine example of the publ...Well, well, well, another fine example of the public school education system. Can't spell,and swears like a trooper. I totally agree with what others have posted here, where are the parents? They need to be made aware, and if need be, charged with harassment if they can't get their children under control. The school adminstrators, need to expell or, as I like to call it, inact the 2 foot Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-19982724900361932072011-02-09T09:59:47.133-05:002011-02-09T09:59:47.133-05:00Residents of the United States expect the police t...Residents of the United States expect the police to protect them from threats of bodily harm. They have certain rights, and an expectation that they will be enforced.<br /><br />The fact that a person attends a public school does not remove those rights, any more than attending a public school removes the responsibility of the person making the criminal threats.<br /><br />It is a very sad Disgusted Parentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-17393506028491388962011-02-09T09:22:31.939-05:002011-02-09T09:22:31.939-05:00To Mr Santacroce:
I must give credit to our Mayor...To Mr Santacroce:<br /><br />I must give credit to our Mayor. <br />Back in September, Mayor Guiliano was instrumental in putting us on the right track. While speaking with him he recognized the severity immediately and called in 'Acting' Chief McMahon who then spoke with us.<br /> <br />Chief McMahon and his team of Officers have been completely supportive, responding right away when Alexa M McClainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-21664525253995969252011-02-09T09:05:35.313-05:002011-02-09T09:05:35.313-05:00I'm sure that my Daughter, Alycia will comment...I'm sure that my Daughter, Alycia will comment later; but for now, let me say thank you for all your written support.<br /><br />As far as "should have done it sooner" posted at 8:27am, with all respect let me respond.<br /><br />Search "Bully" here and you will find Ed's first article about our plight. We actually started this in September with reports. I have spoken Alexa M McClainnoreply@blogger.com