Yes kids need to learn to defend themselves and stand up, BUT it is NEVER their fault that they're bullied.
Her quote is the equivalent of "Anti-rape movements are dumb. Parents should teach their daughters not to dress provocatively."
NO. Parents should raise their sons so well that rape is unthinkable.
"The Trayvon Martin media-frenzy is dumb. Black parents should teach their children not to dress like thugs."
NO. Non-Blacks should stop profiling us.