The wonder is that so often, in fact it seems mostly, the teachers are blind to what is going on. Or….they just don’t want to see and be bothered with it.
A few kids are the dominators and everyone else better fall into line…or else. And somehow that is OK with the teachers. And yet, I have great sympathy for the teachers because they have an enormous responsibility and not much thanks.
Gym class was the time to show the near-bullies that the not-so-wimpy-me could haul butt and sink basket after basket, almost on command. I was a country farm boy who LOVED the Celtics.
Gym class is good preparation for life. One needs to learn to deal with adversity. But, now everyone is a winner, gets a trophy and all learn that doing less than your best or nothing at all is rewarded equally with those you try to succeed. .
It is the start of a hard lesson in life – If you choose to follow instead of lead then you have to live with the consequences. I am thankful that I learned to deal with the bullies when I was young and while I did not like them, I did learn from them.It also help me learn to deal with some upper management types, there is not much difference sometimes.
The killing of 12 students at Colorado’s Columbine High School in 1999 caused many schools to finally begin taking the problem of bullying seriously. The US Secret Service studied 37 school shootings and found that in most cases the shooters had been victims of severe bullying.
And yet, Calvin bullies Susie. It’s how kids of all species establish the pecking order. The smart ones, however, learn to either stand up to the bullies or organize opposition to them and they rule.
Your both right about bullies. My sister and I were victums to. Teacher’s never got involved. Calvin you just need show your bad size though your to small for him.
The problem is many gym teachers were the big bullies themselves when they were kids, so the big kids picking on the little kids must seem natural to them. After all, they were never hurt in those games, so they must be OK.(How else do you explain the legality of dodgeball?)
Just who was the sick, twisted pervert who invented Dodge Ball (aka Murder Ball) anyway?!?! Obviously a bully himself! I can’t imagine it being played in gym class, but I guess Calvin ‘played’ it. I wonder if it’s been banned yet — considering Tag has been banned in public school playgrounds, because of the ‘danger’ of kids actually touching each other…
For the teachers who turn a blind eye and allow, or actually through example encourage, bullying, it’s a matter of the old heat and kitchen scenario.. Either do your job as a TEACHER, or get out. Yeah, I know, having summers off is a great perk, but real teachers are there for the love of teaching, not simply the benies.
in first and second grade, me and my gym hating friends used to call the gym “the torture tower”. every time gym class came along, or another class we didn’t like, we would fake and injury or illness. or find an excuse to sit out.
comicgos over 13 years ago
I agree!
rentier over 13 years ago
True, true!
margueritem over 13 years ago
It can seem that way at times…
michael100 over 13 years ago
great time to explain calvin.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 13 years ago
Moe’s a bully! I hope Calvin gets back at him when he gets older…
adubman over 13 years ago
Hey! With some ketchup, asphalt can be quite delicious!
coldplague over 13 years ago
lol
Francine Long over 13 years ago
The wonder is that so often, in fact it seems mostly, the teachers are blind to what is going on. Or….they just don’t want to see and be bothered with it.
A few kids are the dominators and everyone else better fall into line…or else. And somehow that is OK with the teachers. And yet, I have great sympathy for the teachers because they have an enormous responsibility and not much thanks.
It is a conundrum.
kreole over 13 years ago
@ puppybreath—
Yes, it is a conundrum. Best that can happen is somehow the kid figures out a way for “payback”.
lewisbower over 13 years ago
For three years I drew the Wrestling Coach as a gym teacher, God hated me.
Phapada over 13 years ago
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
My gym class wasn’t so bad. I actually enjoyed it most of the time.
Good morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠
NE1956 over 13 years ago
Gym class was the time to show the near-bullies that the not-so-wimpy-me could haul butt and sink basket after basket, almost on command. I was a country farm boy who LOVED the Celtics.
GalleyOar over 13 years ago
Gym class is good preparation for life. One needs to learn to deal with adversity. But, now everyone is a winner, gets a trophy and all learn that doing less than your best or nothing at all is rewarded equally with those you try to succeed. .
Ray49FL over 13 years ago
Somthing’s hit the fan…
Ray49FL over 13 years ago
…send lawers guns n money
ImaginaryFriend over 13 years ago
It is the start of a hard lesson in life – If you choose to follow instead of lead then you have to live with the consequences. I am thankful that I learned to deal with the bullies when I was young and while I did not like them, I did learn from them.It also help me learn to deal with some upper management types, there is not much difference sometimes.
Hobbes Premium Member over 13 years ago
The killing of 12 students at Colorado’s Columbine High School in 1999 caused many schools to finally begin taking the problem of bullying seriously. The US Secret Service studied 37 school shootings and found that in most cases the shooters had been victims of severe bullying.
thirdguy over 13 years ago
It is a good thing that Calvin has Hobbes, to talk him out of taking such a severe action.
Roybot over 13 years ago
And yet, Calvin bullies Susie. It’s how kids of all species establish the pecking order. The smart ones, however, learn to either stand up to the bullies or organize opposition to them and they rule.
kab2rb over 13 years ago
Your both right about bullies. My sister and I were victums to. Teacher’s never got involved. Calvin you just need show your bad size though your to small for him.
LiviaBay over 13 years ago
One of many reasons I hated the public school system;brutal teachers & bullies. The guidance office was a longRunning joke.
Calista over 13 years ago
It’s kind of useless to fight back when the bully is twice your size.And since when does first grade have “periods?”
pshapley Premium Member over 13 years ago
The problem is many gym teachers were the big bullies themselves when they were kids, so the big kids picking on the little kids must seem natural to them. After all, they were never hurt in those games, so they must be OK.(How else do you explain the legality of dodgeball?)
Destiny23 over 13 years ago
Just who was the sick, twisted pervert who invented Dodge Ball (aka Murder Ball) anyway?!?! Obviously a bully himself! I can’t imagine it being played in gym class, but I guess Calvin ‘played’ it. I wonder if it’s been banned yet — considering Tag has been banned in public school playgrounds, because of the ‘danger’ of kids actually touching each other…
rogue53 over 13 years ago
For the teachers who turn a blind eye and allow, or actually through example encourage, bullying, it’s a matter of the old heat and kitchen scenario.. Either do your job as a TEACHER, or get out. Yeah, I know, having summers off is a great perk, but real teachers are there for the love of teaching, not simply the benies.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 13 years ago
Sometimes life is hard Calvin.
bmonk over 13 years ago
[Sigh.]
ratlum over 13 years ago
I agree with Calvin.
fran650 over 13 years ago
Moe can count to five?
harrietbe over 13 years ago
I wonder if Bill Watterson was bullied when he was a kid.
sapphire918 over 13 years ago
in first and second grade, me and my gym hating friends used to call the gym “the torture tower”. every time gym class came along, or another class we didn’t like, we would fake and injury or illness. or find an excuse to sit out.
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
Down with bullies . . . gym class . . . and especially dodgeball!
Puddleglum2 over 13 years ago
…nice no-look behind the back pass, Calvin!
Puddleglum2 over 13 years ago
You’d better hit the asphalt or Moe will beat the tar out of you!
mac47 over 13 years ago
I prefer the name “gym class”
Phapada over 13 years ago
IMAGINARYFRIEND you ’re good talk I Agree please
michael100 over 13 years ago
why fifth period?
Olddog1 over 13 years ago
@Ray49FL. Thanks for the Zevon
lost_poet over 13 years ago
super like!
PizzaEater9000 over 11 years ago
Gym class. Worst. Period. EVER.