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If there is one thing that bothers me the most, is when I see kids being mean towards other kids.  There are so many factors which make us all individuals and it is for those same reasons that kids get picked on, bullied, teased…I can’t stand it.  Being bullied can ruin a childs want to go to school and damage self esteem.  I have seen kids pick on a little girl because she was the only red head in the class, and the next day get compliments on the color and style.  But for that one day, she probably felt terrible about herself! 

I have taught my kids NEVER to bully anyone, to not allow themselves to be bullied and to stop someone else from bullying others.  My oldest daughter was even awarded a citation for Good Citizenship because a teacher witnessed her helping other kids on more than one occassion.  So PROUD!  

So when I found the contest from American Girl I was elated to pass it along.  The American Girl Doll Company is holding a wonderful contest named “Stop the Bullying” poster contest. Click here for the official entry form.  The contest is inspired by the American Girl of the year 2009: Chrissa!   Find out what happens when Chrissa moves to a new school and the “mean bees” set out to make her life miserable.  Watch how she finds the courage to stand up for herself on January 25, 2009 on HBO, (check your local listings). 

After you watch the movie with your kids, have them logon to American Girl and take the pledge to be involved and never bully anyone!

My girls have the historic dolls, Elizabeth and Felicity. 

Entrants are in two age groups, 8 to 10 and 11 to 13, a total of 32 winners ! WOW!  The prizes are wonderful and not only do the children win, but so does the school the winners attend! 

Click here to go to the American Girl website for the official rules…Hurry, because all entries must be in by February 28, 2009!   Good Luck!

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