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Claire on Council won't put foot down Ok so we have established they want their land back, but what do they actually want to do on that land? Are they going to ... more
Susie Madsen on Council won't put foot down Howard, you have made several incorrect statements. Protestors did not "block the streets" yest. I was there. Many local ... more
daisy on Council won't put foot down Could we please see a more honest interpretation of the government plan for the Perth foreshore. Please publish pictures ... more
Kevin Fisher on Anna's plea for help As Anna's carer, I would like to thank 6PR and Channel 9 for their coverage and support for her. She has lifted somewhat but ... more
Rob Brown on Council won't put foot down This might sound rough but if they don't want Barnets money just there land then let them have it but if they set foot on ... more
Colin Coelho on Anna's plea for help Dear Anna,All the best with losing the weight, getting the operation and achieving your dreams beyond that.I have known ... more
Bazza S on Protestors want Governor's help Just wondering how Marianne Headland can claim to be a Nyoongar person if one of her parents is a white Australian? She is ... more
Lesley Dewar on Logging debate: Who is right? I have spent the last four days driving around near Bridgetown and Nannup, taking photographs of current forestry practices. ... more
Not happy Jan! on Protestors want Governor's help Seriously it's time to get these people off the reserve if they are breaking the law, the sooner the better. Why not while ... more
garfield on Accusation of disrespect in Darwin to the uninformed from freo "Paul "on pmurray 20.2.2012 .primary vote by party .labor 35% liberal 53% greens(who ... more
Missy on We're spiritually imprisoned Why don't we let these "poor" Nyoongar people have some of their traditional land back, but as a trade off they have to give ... more
Claire on We're spiritually imprisoned There are plenty of laws they don't recognise at Heirisson like no camping, no cars, no fires, etc. How come their kids ... more
Mandy on Logging debate: Who is right? The fact is that only a small portion of the original forests in the SW remain. So to say that logging is acceptable and ... more
Alec Strachan on Boat people getting luxury goods It would've been nice if my family had been offered those perks when we arrived in this country in 1983. But we had to fend ... more
Donna Selby on Logging debate: Who is right? Jess Beckerling makes a clear argument. The industry and government cannot deny the truth and the people of WA will not ... more
Axel on Logging debate: Who is right? Why don't you actually get someone who knows something about cockatoos - not people who are pushing their own agenda. The ... more
tony on Protesters have it wrong How much more money are these people going to rip off the tax payers, 200 years cook took Australia from a mob who had ... more
Stefani on Iva Davies I used to listen to 'Man of Colours' until I remembered every nuance of every note. Thank you for a lovely interview. Wish ... more
Gerry Georgatos on Protesters staying put Legally, they do have land rights. Unless they formally cede these rights these rights are not extinguished. The Convention ... more
Gerry Georgatos on Logging debate: Who is right? The FPC guideline actually does prescribe that where they exist 5 primary trees must remain in each hectare in addition to 6 ... more

Bullying scars remain

Posted by: Paul Entwistle | 3 October, 2011 - 1:24 PM

Seb Sharp's childhood and school life was dominated by intense and sustained bullying. He tells Jason Jordan the effects have remained with him into his adult life.

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Excellent interview Jason, with Seb Sharp, and thank you to Seb for sharing such a personal experience. Bullying is still such a huge issue in schools and it really should be nipped in the bud at Junior school, but sadly it isn't, teachers still seem to put it into the 'too hard basket'. I suspect it's because their hands are tied as to exactly what they can do. I urge people like Seb and Radio Announcers like Jason to help stop bullying, make it news, suggest how and what we should do to protect the kids that are being bullied.
Make it so that it is a big issue and something HAS to be done about the bullies, kids are committing suicide because of bullying, how can we all do something together to help stop this??.....

Susan Anwyn Tuesday 4 October, 2011 - 9:56 AM
It's really good to hear an adult talk about the lasting effects of bullying. It's easy to dismiss a child and say they'll get over it, but when you've gone through torment your entire life you do carry the scars well into adulthood, and it can affect every part of your life. I'm glad to see this side of the issue explored, and both the presenter and the guest did an excellent job :)

Elle Monday 3 October, 2011 - 4:05 PM