Anderson Cooper Teen Bullying Special Oct. 8
Anderson Cooper is set host a special on teen bullying in the wake of a recent surge in suicides among young people all over America.
Cooper, who just inked a contract to host his own daytime talk show next fall, will recognize October’s Bullying Prevention Month with a special one-hour TV townhall meeting entitled Bullying: No Escape; an AC 360 Special Report.
The town hall, which airs next Friday, Oct. 8 @ 10 PM ET on CNN, will discuss the bullying problem American kids face and outline ways adults and classmates can help. The special multi-platform report will feature Dr. Phil McGraw and Rosalind Wiseman, author of the bestselling book Queen Bees and Wannabees, which inspired the 2003 hit movie Mean Girls.
The nation’s “bullying epidemic” first gained headlines in Jan. 2010, South Hadley, Massachusetts teen Phoebe Prince, 15, committed suicide after months relentless teasing that began after a teen love triangle. In the past four weeks, five gay teenagers have taken their lives after being harassed about their sexuality by classmates.
Written by Castina on October 2nd, 2010 | Tagged as: Anderson Cooper
On October 2nd 2010, Eric Jaffa wrote:
Phoebe Prince had a long history of cutting herself.
She attempted suicide BEFORE her trouble with her classmates.
On October 2nd 2010, Judge Tom wrote:
All teens should read “Teen Cyberbullying Investigated” endorsed by Dr. Phil on April 8, 2010. This book is written for kids 12 to 20 to learn from the experiences of their peers. Unfortunately, I will have to add Tyler Clementi to the chapter on bullycide. We don’t need anymore senseless, preventable tragedies.
We will provide your audience with copies of “Teen Cyberbullying Investigated” if you like.
Regards, -Judge Tom
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On October 7th 2010, Diane wrote:
It doesn’t matter if a child had a history of depression or cutting herself. perhaps the bullying is what drove her over the edge. No matter what it shouldn’t have been done at all. No one should making excuses for bullying, it’s never “okay” no matter what the outcome is….spoken from a bully themselves. Jeez.