Bully Prevention Partners gives some insight on who is most likely to become a target of a bully. While everyone can become a target, it is like a bully can smell out certain characteristics that say to them, “this person … Continue reading
Besides hurting others, bullies damage themselves, short term and long term each time they hurt others. The effects last long into adulthood and include some shocking findings. This is Day 9 in our series examining the effect of bullying behavior … Continue reading
All of us must be sure that when we are working with a student who is the target of a bully that they know everything that is listed in this collage of words. Not sure what it says? Join us … Continue reading
As I started this piece I was thinking of all those times my father and mother both told me I was not living up to my potential. I thought about how many times even teachers told me that I was … Continue reading
One level higher than distraction for coping with stress is AVOIDANCE. As one 14 year old said, “when I don’t want to do something, I go online.” That is probably true for a number of adults too. We can get … Continue reading
Integrity calls for doing what is right even when it is very hard or when there may be results that do not favor yourself. The link below is about a girl that spoke up when it was difficult, because it … Continue reading
If you are bullied as a young child will you continue to be bullied as you go into your teen years and beyond? In 2009 there was a study done that indicates that for boys who were victims of bullying … Continue reading
The simple answer is YES! Having said that though, some of the teasing that takes place with pre-school children is not bullying in the classic sense and definition. It may be young ones just trying on their social skills and … Continue reading
In general, bullying behavior in school can be different when dealing with boys and girls. This is a rather general statement, so there will be times when they can be the same. While both boys and girls will experience bullying … Continue reading
Welcome to our Verbal Self Defense Course that will do great things for both students, parents, teachers and the whole community. This course adds a whole new dimension of character building skills to our martial arts program. Giving advice to … Continue reading