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 was the right thing to do, and the results helped her classmate, but led to …
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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 at the age between 6 and 9, they were no more likely to continue to …
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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 not yet having them honed yet. The definition of bullying is the intentional use of …
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 by being made fun of for the way they look, act or speak, boys will …
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Here we are at the beginning of the new year and like many individuals we shall reflect on the year and what sort of goals we would like to reach this year. For many it will be dealing with health, family, vacations, or business. I have talked before about one of my own goals in …
Drawing to the end of the year is a time that we reflect on the year behind and on the one yet to come. As you look forward to the year ahead, what are you looking forward to? What is it that you are excited about? What are you wanting to learn about? When …
