Bullying
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Is it Flirting or Sexual Harassment?
Flirting usually goes both ways. When it's one-sided and the attention is unwanted, flirting crosses the line and becomes sexual harassment. more...
Sexual Harassment – More Harmful Than Bullying
Sexual harassment is a daily occurrence for many students, especially girls and sexual minority youth. A study shows serious consequences of this type of victimization. more...
Help Kids Avoid Online Bullying
The Internet leaves kids vulnerable to torment from online bullies 24-7. Following are tips to help kids resist or recover from cyber bullying. more...
Teaching Children to Avoid Being Bullied
Teaching children how to respond in a variety of difficult or uncomfortable situations can help to prevent them from being bullied and can help stop bullying behaviors. more...
Why Do Some Children Become Bullies?
Bullying is intentional, aggressive behavior that can take many forms, and can cause emotional misery for its victims. What factors influence a child to become a bully? more...
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Strategies for Dealing With a Bully Dilemma
By: Melissa Ridenour
Childhood can be difficult, particularly if bullying has become a problem. Bolstering self confidence and practicing assertive defensive strategies can stop a bully. more...
By: Melissa Ridenour
Bullying is a serious problem among American youth. Bullying statistics document a problem that must be effectively addressed by the schools. There's hope... more...
Do Child Bullies Lack Empathy?
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Kelly Pfeiffer
Recent brain research at the University of Chicago leads to a conclusion that bullies empathize with their victims, but not in a socially healthy way. more...
By: Colleen Boudreau
Keeping a detailed record of bullying incidents all in one place is important. The information may play a crucial role in stopping the abuse. more...
Oprah Winfrey Show Talks about Bullying
By: Christine Nyholm
The Oprah Winfrey Show addressed the widepread problem of bullying, the devastation and depression it can cause for victims and how bystanders contribute to the problem. more...
Girls More Likely to Remain Victims of Bullies
By: Christine Nyholm
The effects of bullying of the victims can last a lifetime, so adults should monitor for signs of physical and emotional abuse and intervene to protect children. more...
By: Tina Kells
Online harassment, more often called cyberbullying, is a serious problem. A closer look at the growing phenomenon of bullying online. more...
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