Hi John,

I imagine we all have witnessed acts such as the one you describe.  It is often incredibly difficult to step into such situations and stop the behavior.  But I wonder if turning the tide is actually impossible.  One of the things we all can do is speak out about such behavior, just as you have done.  Whether the mother you saw actually reads this or not, some people are reading this and perhaps it will make them think next time they speak.  As an educator I know that the impact I make on kids is not always immediate.  Sometimes years down the line students come back to say, "you were right."  This leads to my firm conviction that we each make a difference in our world.  It can be positive or negative, but we each have a role to play.  Thank you for joining the conversation and helping to make a difference.

As for your last question, I am not sure what you are asking.  What resources are you asking about?

Deb