I'm so grateful for this speech. The absense of Fathers leaves a huge hole in the hearts of children. No matter how "bad" the fathers can behave, it is very important to the child. I love this speech, he really gets to the heart of the matter. It isn't that difficult to make a child feel loved, valued and appreciated. And I praise those fathers who give that uncondtionally to their kids. The rest of you.............. why are you not? They need you.

http://www.bakersfield.com/...

I'm so glad I saw this story in the local section of the newspaper/website. It is ridiculous and completely outrageous what people/kids can get away with. The problem seems to get worse and worse. In this story the bullies video taped the bullying and put it on youtube. I guess "bragging" rights aren't limited to just talking anymore.

"She has been pushed and kicked, Nicole said. "Feed me" sticky notes were stuck to her back. Books were knocked out of her hands in the hallway. And she's been called a stream of names, from ugly to cow to slut.

The year of bullying has left her daughter's self-esteem and faith in making friends in tatters, Dowda said."

This is a serious issue and I'm very happy to see that schools are taking it seriously.

Don't really have anything to add, I'm just happy to see the article and pass it along.