Bullying is a problem that has invaded every arena of society today. When polled, Americans respond that bullying is a “widespread issue,” especially in youth sports. To date, the principle challenge in addressing youth bullying often boils down to one of perspective. Defining “Bullying” According to Psychology Today, bullying as a term is […]
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The issue of bullying in schools has garnered national attention, but less attention has been paid to the physical toll that bullying can take on both the victim and the child who is bullying another person. However, as more reports of illness start to appear in areas where bullying is rife, parents and caretakers are […]
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Bullying is one of the more serious problems facing children and teenagers today. It seems like a new child commits suicide because of problems in school every week. Parents and educators need to better understand the different types of bullying to identify the troubles that kids go through. Physical Bullying When most people think […]
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Youth bullying is a major issue facing our children and the lack of action by other kids to step in and stop bullying only compounds the situation. But before you write off this inaction as a “Not my problem” mentality, take a look at the six reasons researchers discovered that are the root causes. Six […]
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Awareness of bullying has dramatically increased in America over the last few years. There are many stories in the news about the disastrous consequences that sometimes take place. However, many people who are not around the bullying on a regular basis fail to see the reason that it may be taking place. Previously, it was […]
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It seems as if every day on the news there are new reports of weapons in schools. When this happens, students, teachers and staff are all put at risk, due to the unpredictable circumstances that can take place. However, it is important to evaluate why these students are bringing weapons to school and what can […]
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Carson City California is working to pass an ordinance making the act of picking on others a crime. This is just the latest in a trend over the last few years to pass legislation aimed at putting a stop to bullying, including a similar ordinance that was passed in a Wisconsin city. What city officials […]
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Bullying is not new, nor does in occur sporadically. According to the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, 20 percent of students in grades 9–12 experienced bullying. In any social setting where children gather routinely, vying for power and acceptance can occur, which can create an uncomfortable environment. Motivators behind bullying Intrinsically, bullying is […]
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Hearing that your child is being bullied can be heartbreaking – especially when it’s severe. If the bullying your child is experiencing escalates to being threatened or physically assaulted, you should involve the police to help resolve the situation. Taking threats seriously If a bully threatens your child, it should not be taken lightly. […]
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News reports of bullying suicides by children and young adults continue to climb. And a new report sheds light on this scary trend, finding that bullying victims are more than twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts and actions than other children. Warning signs So how can parents tell if there child is at […]
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Most children are both victims and perpetrators of bullying. In many cases, bullying can be traced to discipline received at a very young age. Some forms of discipline have the unintended consequence of teaching bullying skills to small children. A good way to reduce bullying as a cultural phenomenon is to take bullying out of […]
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Being bullied makes children feel isolated. Kids who are bullied feel like they are the only ones in the whole school or neighborhood experiencing it, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. According to the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “20 percent of students […]
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