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On the TUNNEYSIDE of SPORTS
November 11, 2013 #462 Up next..."Incognito"
After further
review...Incognito is an Italian word absorbed in English usage as an
adjective or adverb that means "with one's identity concealed".
However, a different sense of the word has lately emerged as relationship
among teammates has become less concealed. A veteran player has
been suspended by the organization for allegedly bullying a younger
player. And so "Incognito" became a verb, and one that will
persist if more instances of this sort of egregious behavior come to
light.
Teasing, kidding and other
forms of such behavior have been around a long time. But this behavior
became way out of line that it shut down the one intimidated. Each of us
has boundaries to protect our dignity and honor. Yet, it is the
intimidator who has no boundaries and thus violates another with acts of
violence--verbal and non-verbal. The public was made more aware of
violent behavior in the cases of sexual abuse of children and young
adults.
Such harassment has become
more widespread with the advent of social media, giving rise to a new
term in the modern lexicon: cyber-bullying. For those of you unfamiliar
with the term, it signifies using the internet to distribute untrue,
inflammatory, and demeaning information about someone. A common trait of
bullies is their contempt for the boundaries of personal dignity. Such
bullying has driven many victims to the point of suicide. It doesn't have
to happen!
"Harmony At Home" is
a non-profit organization well described by its own name. Its mission is
"to end cycles of violence and abuse by empowering children and
young adults with knowledge, skills and confidence to lead healthy
lives'. An enlightened and supportive home atmosphere can teach young
people two important things: 1) that one does not need to intimidate
others in order to be worthy, and 2) that there are remedies for
bullying when one encounters it.
In schools, on teams, or in
clubs it helps to have a "buddy system" i.e., someone a
troubled student or athlete can go to for help. Many coaches ask older
players to mentor younger players for this purpose. Mentoring is a
wonderful concept, applicable to anything one does in life. Often when
one is being bullied, it becomes embarrassing for that person to speak
out. But with a trusted mentor, one does not face the humiliation alone.
Harassment and the abuse of others have no place in a civilized society.
These are the tools that can defeat it. Never be afraid to cry out: I
need help!
Will you demonstrate the
character to give or get help as needed?
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