The Lesson is Learned Helplessness…

I originally posted the following information and commentary onto my Facebook wall…

Cameron McDonald and mother

Florin High Teen Suspended for Fighting Back Against Bullies, Mom Says:
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/elk-grove/florin-high-teen-suspended-for-fighting-back-against-bullies-mom-says/103-591001357

(Liz Kreutz) Cameron, who has physical and mental disabilities, including a paralyzed left arm, said he was attacked by classmates, Friday afternoon near Florin High in Sacramento, that caused him to get a concussion. McDonald said the Elk Grove Unified School District showed her a video of the incident, which, according to her, showed Cameron fighting back in self-defense.

The school district said the school has a zero-tolerance policy for violence and that if a student is attacked, he or she should just walk away and tell someone.

(Read entire article here…)

My Commentary: Learned helplessness…

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