“Our children who are being bullied shouldn’t feel hopeless, they shouldn’t fear for their lives, nor should they isolate themselves in silence because someone enjoys causing fear and getting a reaction out of them.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“The silent killer ties our children’s tongues to the extent that our children do not seek help. It numbs our children’s minds to only think negative thoughts. The silent killer hypnotizes their lives to the point that our children cannot recognize themselves anymore. The darkness of the silent killer pushes our children to their breaking point, and sometimes to the point of death.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Bullying is overlooked in the worst way. How much does a person have to endure before they break down mentally and spaz out, or before someone suffers a tragic loss?â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Bullying is overlooked in the worst way. Why do our children have to struggle to fly because the bullies think they have the ability to clip their wings?â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Our children are extraordinary. As parents and guardians, we have to be bold and tell them if they attempt to walk in anyone else shoes, they are going to be highly disappointed because the shoes they are trying to walk in won’t fit.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Our children are a reflection of us, we have to lead by example and let them know there isn’t anything wrong with them. We have to instill in them that it is important to step into their truth because they are unique and they do not have to walk in someone else’s shoes.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“We are our children’s roadmap when they think all is lost. We have to change their direction of drowning in self-doubt (What’s wrong with me?). We have to destroy the hopeless feelings that are buried deep within our children. We, the parents, guardians, and educators have to be the wheels to put our children back on track. We are our children’s guides and we have to put them back on the road of purpose.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“As parents, guardians, teachers, school administrators, and higher authorities, we have to tear down the wall of bullying. We have to hold the silent killer responsible for its actions. We are a powerful force and if we all can come together, we will put an end to the silent killer once and for all.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Willingness to show we are interested in our children’s needs takes the burden and worries off their minds. It shows compassion on our end, and it builds trust on their end.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“I am a firm believer that “time is everything.†Sometimes “time†can make things difficult. However, it gives us the ability to analyze; to define transition and to reexamine our lives. Despite the outcome of the situation, “time†is rewarding because when all is said and done, it works out in our favor.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“As parents, guardians, and teachers who are being treated unfairly, we have to be productive, regardless of all the chaos. We cannot be passive, and we have to lay the foundation of truth, the foundation of justice, and the foundation of ownership to obtain closure once and for all to the silent killers that we call bullies.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Now is the time to dissect and look at every angle in the distasteful world of bullying. Now is the time for us to put our best foot forward and take on the responsibility of saving our children from being killed or destroyed by bullying; also, known as the Silent Killer.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“For those who feel as though bullying is an unknown situation, let’s dare to be different and make the situation known by opening the problem at hand by speaking up and finding a solution to the problem. We should always remember, when a problem occurs, we must not forget that there’s always a solution.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Our children are special, they are unique, they are a gift, and they are our children that we love dearly. Without a doubt, change will come and we must make that change happen because bullying is not accepted.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“When our children are hopeless, we are the light that shines brightly to renew their hope. Our love and actions are the hope that floats to restore what was lost and to renew strength that they never imagined existing.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Our children are extraordinary. They are filled with grace, integrity, and determination, and because they are a reflection of their parents, they shouldn’t have to think something is wrong with them, nor should they have to sacrifice their personality, character, and well-being to make someone else feel worthwhile.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“As parents and guardians, we have to dissect what our children go through very carefully, and we have to look at each angle because as we all know, lies can’t live forever. We have to remind our children that they are important to us. We have to teach them how to stand their ground and reassure them that they will not have to stand alone.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Our children will be counted, and justice will be served. Our babies deserve a fair chance at life. We are our children’s groundbreakers; therefore, we cannot give up. We might run out of breath but we must have the willpower when moving forward to fight for our children’s voices to be heard. Bullying is not accepted.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Our children are diligent and precious to us. Whether we know it or not, they are fighting an indescribable uphill battle every day. Bullying is not accepted.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“The silent killer puts pressure on our children to be perfect – as if they don’t have any flaws. It changes their identity to the point that we do not know who our children have become. It has control over our children’s minds, and our children start to think they are not good enough.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“As parents, guardians, teachers, and school administrators, we should be giving our children better days, we are the outcome of their future, we are the pieces of the puzzle – pieces that restore their shattered confidence.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Bullying is the "silent killer". Bullying shouldn’t be taken lightly. Our children deserve to be heard.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“I cannot stress this topic enough. As parents, we have to communicate with our children. "Sometimes we have to go into great details from the past and bring them to the present to remind them of how great of a person they are. We have to be their “turbo-charge†to renew their positive thoughts.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“The silent killer does not weep over our children; instead, it sucks the life out of them until it has fully destroyed our children with the burden of stress and worries. This is what a child should not have to endure.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Bullying is a silent killer because it is truly ignored and goes unnoticed.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Bullying is overlooked in the worst way. However, the evidence is relevant; it is standing right in front of you, staring you in the face; it is standing right behind you as it breathes on your neck. It gives our children chill bumps because it knows it has the power to destroy.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“We have to be our children’s powerful force. We have to be the light that beams in slowly but surely, and sooner rather than later, we will be the bright sun to help rescue our children from the darkness of the silent killer.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“There are many definitions of the word, silence. One could say, Silence is golden. In certain cases, it is, but in a situation when a child is being bullied, silence is the scariest and darkest place to be.†-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Don’t be fooled by what you see. Bullying comes in all sizes, shapes, genders, races, religions, and ages. Verbal threats, stealing, intimidation, exclusion, physical harm, name-calling, humiliation, and manipulations are some tactics that are serious — and forms of bullying.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Our children are fighting a silent war because they are broken down and tired. They isolate themselves from the pain. Deep inside they are screaming for help. They should not fight this silent killer alone.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“We shouldn’t give anyone the ability to rob our children of happiness.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Bullying is overlooked in the worst way. Its powers are getting stronger because it is killing our children. It tears our children down, and it makes our children feel like they are the victims. It enables them to see the truth because it is too busy harassing our children with their threats by putting suicidal thoughts in our children’s minds.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“The silent killer’s home is a dark place and it swallows our children by taking them deeper into a dungeon of lies. It changes our children and leads them into a shadowy place which sometimes is a road that has no return. That road is a never-ending road of darkness.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Our children should have a wide range of imagination and think about the greatest achievements that they want to accomplish; not making sacrifices by having to give up their clothes, lunch money, or being robbed of their personality and stripped of their self-esteem.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“We have to commit to the cause. We must discipline ourselves and disclose the silent killer’s tactics. We have to choose to fight for our children and hold everyone accountable for their actions. Parents who are aware and live in denial of their children’s actions should be held accountable for those actions. The parents know exactly what is going on, yet they choose not to do anything about it.†-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“We have to save our children. We have to break down our children’s walls patiently with the understanding that they will come around slowly but surely. The silent killer of darkness will not win. We have to bring the light out of our brittle and fragile children.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Our children begin to drift away because of the scars and burdens. The sharp tongue of the silent killer constantly creates a cloud of confusion and friction over our children’s heads due to the verbal, mental, emotional, and physical abuse.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Children should be living carefree lives and always smiling – laughing, filled with peace and harmony; not worrying about the troubles of what tomorrow may bring.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“When will we wake up and see that the silent killer is killing our children? When will we open our eyes to see that we are the reason why the silent killer is powerful? We, the children’s guardians, teachers, school administrators, and higher authorities are the ones who are giving the silent killer its powers because we ignore what we see; we ignore what we hear, we procrastinate by forgiving the silent killer, by giving it too many chances, one after another. When will we realize that the silent killer isn’t only manipulating our children but it is controlling us too?â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Building a relationship, foundation and confidence in our children is how they learn to love themselves, accept their flaws, and dance to the beat of their own drum. After all, they are a reflection of us – we are our children’s foundation.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“Children are supposed to be free spirits and dream chasers, thinking of limitless opportunities. They are supposed to be filled with light that shines with happiness and joy that shouldn’t be dimmed or filled with darkness and fear.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“We should always reassure our children that they are never alone. Time flies by so fast that before we know it our children will be grown and living their own lives. With that being said, we should never miss a chance to empower our children. Our children’s individuality is unique and we should teach them to embrace their authentic selves.â€
-Charlena E. Jackson, ~I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening 2nd edition.~
“The silent killer’s home is a dark place and it swallows our children by taking them deeper into a dungeon of lies. It changes our children and leads them into a shadowy place which sometimes is a road that has no return. That road is a never-ending road of darkness.â€
