Bullying Signs and Solutions

Bullying or hazing--as it is called on college campuses--has a shameful tradition that secretly legitimizes itself.

Research in psychology implies bullying begins in childhood. If bullying behavior is not dealt with then, the risk increases it may turn into a chronic disorder. Bullying works through mind-games, name-calling, or character assassination. It finds fertile ground in gangs and groups, often occurring in school environments.

Here are some guidelines to manage and decrease bullying at school.
• State clearly bullying is never okay.
• Set aside a school day to address bullying and its effects on victims.
• Monitor students more carefully in hallways, bathrooms, and schoolyards.
• Stress values of empathy, regard for others, and safe interactions.
• Stress the outcome of harming others.
• Apply hard-and-fast rules when bullying has occurred.
• Take action swiftly when an act of bullying is reported.
• Open lines of communication between the school- and parent-communities.
• Install a suggestion box to review student problems and suggestions.
• Develop school projects to encourage cooperative behaviors.
• Develop a program to teach bullies anger management and social skills.
• Support healthy student interactions.
• Present opportunities for after-school activities that students will enjoy and feel positive about.

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