Stop the Bullying
By Marlene Snyder
While not originally written as an article, the following material is very informative and helpful. This is reprinted from a handout used at our recent conference.
What is bullying?
Bullying consists of repeated negative acts by one child (or a group of children) against another child. Bullying may involve physical aggression such as fighting, shoving, or kicking; verbal aggression such as name calling; or more subtle acts such as socially isolating a child. Recently, children have learned to use emails and web sites to bully or harass others.
It is important for adults and children to understand the difference between bullying and normal conflict. (The following is adapted from Bully Proofing Your School: A Comprehensive Approach for Middle Schools, pg. 19.)
| Normal Conflict Bullying | Bullying |
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Equal power – friends Happens occasionally Accidental Not serious Equal emotional reaction Not seeking power or attention Not trying to get something or power Remorseful – takes responsibility Effort to solve the problem |
Imbalance of power; not friends Happens repeatedly Done on purpose Serious – threat of physical harm or emotional or psychological hurt Strong emotional reaction on part of the victim Seeking power or control Trying to gain material things No remorse – blames victim No effort to solve the problem |
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