Reteaching Civility in the Classroom

   We, as a society and teachers, need to readdress the courtesies, politeness, and good manners which should be a common standard of all people.  It is necessary, with the proof of the progression of community hate and bullying, that is exacerbated with the faceless threats through the use of the Internet, that respect, acceptance, and positivity need to be reiterated in the classroom.  Privacy, orientations, religions, and political affiliations are a few of the issues that need to be taught how to respect.  The lack of acceptance, and in turn, the actions taken upon those who are less accepted into our "clicks," should not be tolerated or repeated.  Many doors can be opened for those who are the victims of bullying, and also those who are the bullies, with the use of education.  Students need to address and practice positive thinking, moods, and attitudes when approaching new and different situations from what is different from their own, personal, inner world.