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Continued from p.6 cious of physical altercations where the `victor' stopped because they knew that their foe had had enough. So, how does one who hides behind a phone or computer screen know that the other has had enough? So, what do we do? We teach our children to defend themselves. So, they bite back at the pseudo-anonymous screen name that has publicly defamed them only to draw more negative attention upon themselves. The cycle repeats. So, we tell our children Building the resiliency of children to combat bullying to tell an adult. As a teacher, I am truly amazed by how paralyzing the fear of being deemed a `rat' by their peers is to teenagers. They will just internalize their pain. The cycle repeats. To exhaust funds and deplete collective energy on placing blame is pointless. Let's accept the fact that it is society's fault. Now, what can we do? We need to build up the resiliency of our children. They need to learn to be happy with themselves and confident that they are not what others say they are. We spend a lot of time teaching our children who a bully is and what it feels like to be bullied, but we rarely teach them what it is to be a bully and how they, too, are capable of being bullies. Teach them that they are accountable for everything they say and do and that just because they do not witness the damage that they cause doesn't mean it didn't happen. Letters to the Editor 7 | Friday, May 31, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com We need to do more than click `Like', share or retweet when we see something that we agree with changing. We need to step up and take action, not wait for someone else to do something then have the audacity to blame them for not doing enough. If we do not exhibit true empathy for our fellow man, how can we expect our children to do the same? Andrew Brennan, Student Success Teacher, Burlington Central High School Eye care more than vision acuity May is Vision Health Month and according to CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) research, Canadians are more afraid of losing their eyesight than almost anything else. Given that one in seven of us will develop a serious eye disease; it's a fear that's certainly not unfounded. Fortunately, 75 per cent of vision loss can be prevented or treated and there are things we can do to prevent blindness and vision loss. The most important step is to get regular eye exams by a Doctor of Optometry. The problem is that many Canadians aren't getting their eyes checked as often as they should because they think their eyesight and their eye health are the same thing. They're not. Vision that is 20/20 and eye disease are not mutually exclusive. The reality is that many eye diseases have no symptoms in their early stages, so someone may not realize they have an eye disease until it's too late to get treatment that could save their sight. That's why it's crucial to have regular, comprehensive eye exams, regardless of how old you are. In recognition of Vision Health Month, we recommend people take action for their eyes and book an eye exam today. Dr. Keith Gordon, Vice President, Research, CNIB A STEP BEYOND IN CARE DO YOU HAVE: Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist · Foot/Arch Pain? · Ingrown Toenails? · Diabetes? · Swollen Ankles? · Corns, Calluses? CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 905-632-1414 728 Burloak Drive www.footandhealthclinic.com Oa n i e www.oakvillehearing.com r t n e C g n ri a e H Winner of BEST T: 905.849.5894 1235 Trafalgar Road Suite 207, Oakville ars in a Row! e Y 5 -- e l l i kv Nicole Clark, Audiologist We are excited to be celebrating our 10-Year Anniversary in Oakville! Drop in and celebrate with us on June 4th & 5th, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm for complimentary cake and cookies! Also, during this special 2 day event, we invite you to book an appointment for your personal demonstration of the newest hearing aid technology. Enter to WIN a Call us today at 905.849.5894 and book your appointment on June Pair of Hearing Aids* 4th or 5th. Prize Value $6650 10 *Contest rules apply. See store for details.