Cheaper By The Dozen
A scene from the film: Cheaper By The Dozen
Themes that are covered in this film clip: Understanding the Bully/Intervention
Before you view this clip
Are you familiar with the plot of the movie: Cheaper By The Dozen? Here’s a bit of background to get you going:
This older brother did not want to move to a new city and a new school. He did not ask to be laughed at by the bullies at school. He is sick and tired of being on the receiving end of the taunting. What will keep him from making a very big mistake?
This 2003 film from 2oth Century Fox is directed by Shawn Levy, written by Sam Harper, Joel Cohen, and Alec Sokolow, and stars Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Tom Welling, and Hilary Duff.
- Are there good ways of reacting to taunting?
- What are your “buttons” that, when people push them, can send you into an angry state?
- Do people in your discussion group feel comfortable sharing ideas and opinions?
- Make sure that you establish ground rules that ensure that everyone can speak without the fear of judgment or ridicule.
Some Questions for Discussion After Viewing the Film Clip
- When is it better to walk away from a tense situation?
- When is it not?
- Why do bullies say hurtful things or try to pick a fight?
- What are they afraid of?
Moving to Take Action
Explore the life of a person who try to live by peaceful nonviolence (Gandhi, King). What were some of the consequences from walking away from taunting?
