The Fact About Bullying

The public perception of bullying is that bullies act in their own fears to cover. In fact, they may be afraid, but accepting this as a reason makes bullies sound like victims of their fears - like we're supposed to feel sorry for them and not abuse them accountable for their actions. The question is not whether the thugs fear. Bullies bully others to feel powerful around and feel the power over them. Bullies zeros begin to feel like one. If intimidate, threaten or hurt someone, they feel like somebody. The key is the feeling of power. We often think of the child as the bully boy, but the percentage of young people who bully their classmates, siblings has increased dramatically. The harassment does not stop at the end of the school, either. If the offenders are at home, school, or, Aore...

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Helping your child to deal with bullying

Bullying is a common experience for many children and adolescents. Surveys show that nearly half of all children being bullied at some time during their school years, and at least 10% are regularly bullied. Bullying behavior can be physically or verbally. Males tend to be physical intimidation or threats, regardless of the gender of their victims to use. The harassment of girls is more often verbal, usually with another girl as the target. Recently, even bullying reported in the online chat rooms and e-mail. Children who are bullied experience real suffering that can interfere with social and emotional development and school performance. Some victims of bullying have even attempted suicide rather than continue to face prosecution and punishment. Children and adolescents who bully thrive...

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