One key point I’d like to impress upon parents is that—strange as it may sound now—there can be something really positive about bullying. Think about the times when you’ve felt really good about yourself. Go ahead: Think of a few examples of times when you felt proud of yourself. Got it? Most of the experiences […]
Long-Term Consequences of Bullying
Even when the bullying doesn’t end in broken bones or death, it can have long-standing consequences for all involved—the target, the bully, those who assist the bully or the target, and the observers. You may have seen talk shows where formerly bullied kids come to say “look at me now” to their old tormentors. There’s […]
Bullying Statistics – Where the Power Lies
Bullying Statistics: 85% Do Nothing Statistics on bullying show that, on any given day in a classroom, bullies and targets usually constitute 15 percent of the population. That means that the other 85 percent of the children serve as observers in the bully dynamic. Interestingly enough, these observers may be the most powerful actors in […]
Why Are Kids Bullied?
Bullies will find any excuse to pick on a target. Too tall. Too short. Too fat. Too skinny. Too smart. Too stupid. Poor. An out-of-fashion haircut. Glasses. Braces. Different religion. Different race. Perceived homosexuality. Poor athletic ability. Flat-chested. Developing breasts early. A stutter. Teacher’s pet. Shy. Disabled. Any type of perceived vulnerability will make a […]
Who Are the Bullies?
Although most kids will “test out” bullying by testing out their power, the majority quickly discover they’re not cut out for it. A child proves to be a true bully if he keeps up the role for months or years, loses his empathy with these incidents, or if his initial forays into bullying are exceptionally […]
Why Is Bullying Getting Worse?
People sometimes ask me if there’s a “bullying gene.” No, not as far as we can tell. Is it because of neglectful parents, birth order, the media .. . ? Probably a little of everything you’d imagine. But it makes many people wonder why bullying is getting worse. Babies are born with certain temperaments. Some […]
8 Signs That a Child is Being Bullied in Sports
Your children experiencing sports bullying is a common problem. Your children will not always come out and tell you if there is a problem, watch for these signs that your child may be having trouble with sports bullying: Unexplained injuries (bruises, cuts). Torn or missing clothing. Loss of enthusiasm about the sport. Self -esteem diminishes. […]
Can We Prevent Cyberbullying?
Can We Prevent Cyberbullying? Unfortunately, cyberbullying proves to be around for as long as there are social networking sites that serves as a platform for bullies to do whatever they please. Facebook and Twitter are the most common avenues for cyberbullying. All it takes is one tweet or one Facebook post that ridicules one child […]
Why Do Children Bully?
For more information on elementary education visit KidsInTheHouse.com TRANSCRIPT: Why Do Children Bully? Bullying occurs for lots of different reasons but we have to remember that the main things that kids are involved in a social context. So kids form unique groups of friends and when they do it also makes them form whatâs […]
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