Bullying is a very complex topic which is getting a lot of focus today. New research is coming out. One of the things being shown is that bullies were often victims previously. Be careful not to stereotype your perpetrators.
The movie Mean Girls was based on a great book, but I can't think of the title.
Bullies pick on easy targets. Bullying is becoming more subtle, even among boys, because the more outright behaviors are being noticed and punished. No one says "boys will be boys" these days.
I posted my school district's policy to a thread in the research section of AW. Might be helpful to you to look it up.
Schools are focusing on identifying true friends and teaching character education and social skills.
There was an article about High School in a recent New York Magazine. It contained some interesting incite and references to studies. I might be worth looking up.
Bullying starts as young as pre-school. I've seen girls systematically exclude another girl.
The movie Mean Girls was based on a great book, but I can't think of the title.
Bullies pick on easy targets. Bullying is becoming more subtle, even among boys, because the more outright behaviors are being noticed and punished. No one says "boys will be boys" these days.
I posted my school district's policy to a thread in the research section of AW. Might be helpful to you to look it up.
Schools are focusing on identifying true friends and teaching character education and social skills.
There was an article about High School in a recent New York Magazine. It contained some interesting incite and references to studies. I might be worth looking up.
Bullying starts as young as pre-school. I've seen girls systematically exclude another girl.