It Gets Better Project

[Pangloss]

Is it just me or did these folks hit a home run with this idea? It seems like such a simple message, the idea that while your life may suck right now, it will some day get better. So simple, and yet, it seems to really touch on something powerful. IMO it even transcends the gay message and speaks to kids suffering from all forms of bullying.

 

Some background here and the official web site:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Gets_Better_Project

http://www.itgetsbetterproject.com/?loc=interstitialskip

 

President Obama recorded a message for the project which was posted today, putting it back in the spotlight. I don't think these folks can get enough attention -- it's just a great idea. What do you all think?

[CaptainPanic]

It is a strong message... I like the idea. It is good to send this message to kids (or in this case allow kids to find it on youtube).

 

In addition, I think we should also send the same message to everybody who brings up children.

At least in the Netherlands, there is a strong movement to protect kids who are bullied... a movement that originated from parents and perhaps teachers.

But I personally believe that bullying is a (nasty but) natural habit of kids. And since "it gets better" indeed (I speak from experience), maybe we shouldn't make so much fuss about it. I believe that being bullied can make kids stronger on the long term.