Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Lee Bowyer
Charva Charged!
Lee Bowyer, Newcastle United's disreputable midfielder has been summoned by Nothumbria Police and charged with an offence under the Public Order Act following his attack upon team mate Kieron Dyer during a match at "Sid Jame's Park". I have to say that I'm a little surprised that "bling bling Dyer" is not subject to any further action as, quite clearly, he was seen on television landing two or three blows of his own. However, it is good to see that at least one of these so called role models will have to answer for their reprehensible "charver like" activities, the example that was set before their young fans that day was an absolute disgrace. It is to be hoped, that if he is found guilty, the sentence will be such that it will hurt him and prevent any chance of a repetition.
Happy Slappy
The news that 25% of children aged between 11 and 19 have been the subject of bullying by mobile phone, as reported by the children's charity NCH, is quite concerning. It is becoming a regular event to read in the national press stories of beatings and bullyings being recorded on mobile phones and transmitted around schools "just for the fun of it". It begs the question - "Would it stop if mobile phones were banned at school?"
I don't think that bullying would be stopped, but I certainly think that this measure would help in reducing it considerably, and would remove this apparent element of "fun". It's no fun to be on the receiving end, as one local youngster knows only too well. Perhaps handing the phone in at the beginning of the day and collecting it at the end of the day may be an option worth considering, but how would one police it? Mobile phones are now so small and easily concealed, and there will always be some who don't wish to comply.
The Shields Gazette carried another story of shocking behaviour involving the use of mobile phones, where children are playing "chicken" on the railways, whilst so called friends video the event on a phone. How will they like to distribute pictures when their pal gets killed?
It seems to me that we are missing a large dose of good old fashioned parenting skills along the line somehow. Think of the costs of buying a 3g mobile and then add on the monthly call charges, either contracted or prepaid, remember it is a teenager using it. Not an inconsiderable cost eh? Do our children get material belongings far too easily? Do we give them far too much pocket money and not enough education, information, and communication?
Has the passing of the daily family get together at meal times propogated the rise of the charvas?
The far greater worry is that current parenting trends when transmitted through the next generation will likely produce something approaching anarchy.
South Tyneside as a borough is clearly concerned about the behaviour of some of our youngsters who are in danger of going completely beyond the limits of normal acceptable behaviour. In an effort to prevent a young person irreversibly damaging their own future prospects they have set up STEPP (South Tyneside Early Prevention Panels), where children can be referred for analysis, assessment, support, and the seeking of solutions to their problematic behaviour. There are referral criteria to be met, but a strong multi skilled, multi agency approach will be used to assist young people and their parents achieve a degree of normal civil behaviour.
It is a shame that such interventionist measures need to be considered, but as a last resort for some parents (and school teachers) this may be the resource they are looking for.
Festival Time
Hurrah! It's that time of year again, when we wish for clear skies and warm sunshine to enjoy the Cookson Country Festival, the Amphitheatre on Sea Road is already tuning up most nights with the best in local talent as the festival gets off to a start. I have to say that I'm looking forward to the annual carnival, the Mela, the new Mouth of the Tyne Festival, live music in the Bents Park, and of course the Tall Ships Race. It promises to be a great summer, and I'll attempt to cover all of the major events, and you'll get to see the latest activities both here and in Curly's Corner Shop.
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Lee Bowyer, Newcastle United's disreputable midfielder has been summoned by Nothumbria Police and charged with an offence under the Public Order Act following his attack upon team mate Kieron Dyer during a match at "Sid Jame's Park". I have to say that I'm a little surprised that "bling bling Dyer" is not subject to any further action as, quite clearly, he was seen on television landing two or three blows of his own. However, it is good to see that at least one of these so called role models will have to answer for their reprehensible "charver like" activities, the example that was set before their young fans that day was an absolute disgrace. It is to be hoped, that if he is found guilty, the sentence will be such that it will hurt him and prevent any chance of a repetition.
Happy Slappy
The news that 25% of children aged between 11 and 19 have been the subject of bullying by mobile phone, as reported by the children's charity NCH, is quite concerning. It is becoming a regular event to read in the national press stories of beatings and bullyings being recorded on mobile phones and transmitted around schools "just for the fun of it". It begs the question - "Would it stop if mobile phones were banned at school?"
I don't think that bullying would be stopped, but I certainly think that this measure would help in reducing it considerably, and would remove this apparent element of "fun". It's no fun to be on the receiving end, as one local youngster knows only too well. Perhaps handing the phone in at the beginning of the day and collecting it at the end of the day may be an option worth considering, but how would one police it? Mobile phones are now so small and easily concealed, and there will always be some who don't wish to comply.
The Shields Gazette carried another story of shocking behaviour involving the use of mobile phones, where children are playing "chicken" on the railways, whilst so called friends video the event on a phone. How will they like to distribute pictures when their pal gets killed?
It seems to me that we are missing a large dose of good old fashioned parenting skills along the line somehow. Think of the costs of buying a 3g mobile and then add on the monthly call charges, either contracted or prepaid, remember it is a teenager using it. Not an inconsiderable cost eh? Do our children get material belongings far too easily? Do we give them far too much pocket money and not enough education, information, and communication?
Has the passing of the daily family get together at meal times propogated the rise of the charvas?
The far greater worry is that current parenting trends when transmitted through the next generation will likely produce something approaching anarchy.
South Tyneside as a borough is clearly concerned about the behaviour of some of our youngsters who are in danger of going completely beyond the limits of normal acceptable behaviour. In an effort to prevent a young person irreversibly damaging their own future prospects they have set up STEPP (South Tyneside Early Prevention Panels), where children can be referred for analysis, assessment, support, and the seeking of solutions to their problematic behaviour. There are referral criteria to be met, but a strong multi skilled, multi agency approach will be used to assist young people and their parents achieve a degree of normal civil behaviour.
It is a shame that such interventionist measures need to be considered, but as a last resort for some parents (and school teachers) this may be the resource they are looking for.
Festival Time
Hurrah! It's that time of year again, when we wish for clear skies and warm sunshine to enjoy the Cookson Country Festival, the Amphitheatre on Sea Road is already tuning up most nights with the best in local talent as the festival gets off to a start. I have to say that I'm looking forward to the annual carnival, the Mela, the new Mouth of the Tyne Festival, live music in the Bents Park, and of course the Tall Ships Race. It promises to be a great summer, and I'll attempt to cover all of the major events, and you'll get to see the latest activities both here and in Curly's Corner Shop.
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