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Dec. 8th, 2004 01:06 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
theweaselkingPupils who have taken to wearing a blue wristband to pledge their support for a government-sponsored anti-bullying campaign are becoming the target of bullies
The wristbands, which have been championed by David Beckham, Kelly Brook and Bono, have also become a sought-after fashion item. The website eBay is currently advertising 25 for up to £21 a go.
Julie Oakley, the founder of Bullywatch, which supports families of the victims of bullying, said: "Kids who wear the wristbands have become natural targets.
"There has been a lot of interest in them because they are rare, and have become valuable. They are sought-after in the same way as new trainers.
"It's totally sick that something designed to help fight bullying could be used in this way - it completely defeats the object."
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Holy crap, were these people who come up with this never children themselves? "I identify myself as a victim of bullying, and allow you to take the initiative!" Why not just paint "shiteater" on the back our your children's clothes, it would probably incite less ridicule.
The wristbands, which have been championed by David Beckham, Kelly Brook and Bono, have also become a sought-after fashion item. The website eBay is currently advertising 25 for up to £21 a go.
Julie Oakley, the founder of Bullywatch, which supports families of the victims of bullying, said: "Kids who wear the wristbands have become natural targets.
"There has been a lot of interest in them because they are rare, and have become valuable. They are sought-after in the same way as new trainers.
"It's totally sick that something designed to help fight bullying could be used in this way - it completely defeats the object."
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Holy crap, were these people who come up with this never children themselves? "I identify myself as a victim of bullying, and allow you to take the initiative!" Why not just paint "shiteater" on the back our your children's clothes, it would probably incite less ridicule.
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Date: 2004-12-08 11:10 am (UTC)