Hints From Heloise: Bullying can follow kids anywhere - The Washington Post

Back in the past, bullying and intimidation by children and classmates used to prevent children from getting off the school bus in the afternoon. But today, with the help of social media, it can last forever.

Children can post online (24/7) degrading, humiliating, and most importantly untrue things about classmates, which everyone can see.

That's why I took the phones from their phones when I took my kids home and reviewed all their activities. I trust my children, but I want to make sure they understand the importance of words.

--Cindy W. of Illinois

Such an important lesson needs to be learned. Thank you for your email.

I want to warn your readers: when you send a screenshot of something to someone, any windows or files you open (such as social media files and accounts) will be displayed at the top of the screenshot in the form of their small icons . This will show detailed information about your online status.

This may leave you vulnerable to identity theft. Please note, please close these tabs before taking a screenshot.

--Kevin R. of Texas

I am an elderly disabled man. When I walk into a cafe or restaurant, most tables do not have handrails. Because the table is very high, it is difficult to get up. I only choose restaurants or cafes with handrails.

— Lauretta G., Papillion, Neb.

My mother always tells me this tip, which can help me save money: wealthy people (not that we are very rich) will not put themselves in a position where it is easy to spend money – they used to go shopping in the mall; today is more like offline Visit certain shopping websites.

It sounds mature. I think I will spin it!

--Sarah R. of Texas

My school has mastered the trend of upgrading. What is an upgrade? It is a new thing made from the original items sent to the trash can. Worn or damaged pages in books can be used for upgrades.

The art department can use the pages in the book for art projects. If you have damaged and used the book, please consider donating it to the school!

—Brayden W. of Ohio

When I park my car in the parking lot and plan to leave at night, I will try to park the car as close as possible to the exit, if possible, don’t get close to the truck (you never know who can jump out of the truck, even though this is A long shot) instead of in front of the pillar.

These actions made it easier for me to quit at night alone.

—Helen T of Texas.

I read the tips on carrying a mask with me. I put the mask and the mask on my wrist in the pocket of my coat, and wear the wallet on my wrist with the car, so I always wear the mask.

— Hilda A., via email

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I use the car keychain to put the mask on the lanyard. I love reading your articles in the Advocate column in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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