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Post by Linda on Sept 15, 2005 20:25:00 GMT -5
 Bullying interfers with learning in school. Bullying is a learned behavior. The longer it lasts,the harder it is to change! Bullying children become bullying adults. Bullying leads to increased absenteeism and increased drop-out rates. Bullying prevents children from feeling safe at school. Bullying is linked to other criminal acts. Bullying leads to feelings of decreased self-esteem and depression,even into adulthood.
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george3
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Post by george3 on Sept 15, 2005 21:37:24 GMT -5
There should be a committee of parents at each school that has their kids invite the bullies over to their house to hang out. The bully should be treated really good while they are there. Of course, there would be adult supervision, while the bully is over. The parents could watch to see how the bully act while they are at their house. During the time the bully is at the house the parent could give a lot of positive reinforcement, lemonade, cookies and expectations for success at places where bullying is going on. The expectations would have to be very discreet so the bully would think it is their idea. Many times the bully will respond to the positive reinforcement and loose their need for intimidation. After several parents had a turn with the bully, the bully might not need to be a bully anymore. The kids he or she was bullying are now his or her friend and will let the bully know they can't be friends if the bullying goes on.
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Post by Linda on Sept 16, 2005 6:47:52 GMT -5
I think a parent needs to get a handle on it as quickly as possible. I am having a difficult time right now with it....but I don't give up either!! What is interesting to me is the first 60 days of school is when bullying starts and is quite prevalent in the 2nd grade.  |
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