Owning Up for Your Behavior

Recently, I meet the Jones' family on the Today Show. Chatari Jones is the Florida teen who was severely bullied on her school bus. Her father, James Jones, was videotaped entering the bus and threatening the bullies. As a result, he was fined $3,000 and did community service.  But I think any parent can understand his actions, if not agree with them. What's important to highlight is what Mr. Jones says in our interview. While the school clearly failed his child and he feared for her life, he accepts responsibility for his actions.

Today Chatari is much happier. Not only because she's at a different school but because her parents showed their support and role-modeled how to conduct yourself after you yourself have made a mistake.