Bullying is one form of harassment inflicted by an abuser of more physical and/or social power and dominance than the victim. Bullying is often done with clear intentions of harming the target through different means. These means may include: verbal harassment, physical assault, emotional blackmail, or other more subtle methods of coercion such as manipulation. Bullies are often characterized as…
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Martial Arts The Number One Way To Combat Bullying
As parents, we do everything we can to protect our children from harm and to provide them with the skills they need to be healthy, successful adults. The problem is, we are not with them all the time. What our kids do at school is sometimes a mystery to us. Are they polite to their teachers? Do they participate in…
The Attack Of The Nerds Bullying In Cyberspace
We are all familiar with the stereotypical image of the school bully tormenting all of his or her classmates. This can be the cause of increased levels of anxiety and stress among its victims. But with the advent of the Internet comes a different kind of bullying called cyber-bullying. Cyber-bullying, also referred to as electronic bullying, can be defined as…
Helping Kids Deal With Bullying
It is not very uncommon to see withdrawn and shy kids in schools. These kids are aloof and somewhat indifferent to other children. Most likely, these kids seem unhappy because they are being bullied at school. Being bullied can be a total nightmare for any child. Although bullying can also be experienced by adults, this kind of social act frequently…
Bullying The Hazards Of Growing Up
“Come on! It is just part of growing up!” This is what an adult might say to a child if a child complains about being teased at school. Teasing is not usually harmful when done in a friendly and mutual way, and when both kids find it funny. However, when teasing becomes hurtful, unkind, and constant — it already crosses…