Did yo experience bullying as a child, either as a victim, witness or bully? How did you survive that experience and what did you learn from it that is helping you as a teacher?

My brother and I experienced bullying as children because we were white. The other kids would call us names and beat us up. We kept our head up and fought back as best we could and eventually the other kids left us alone. Later in school many of the kids that picked on us apologized. I learned that the kids were insecure in themselves and they took it out on others. I remember this now as a teacher and I try to give all of my kids a positive and caring experience in school. Maybe if the kids feel better about themselves they won't pick on others.