Bullies & Bullying

In "Bully" for the PlayStation 2, the Volcano 4000 is the trouble-making student's weapon of choice. The Volcano 4000, when set at the feet of a group of students or teachers, explodes into…

Bullying doesn't always result in stolen possessions or black eyes, but kids can feel terrorized and bear emotional and psychological scars just the same. Today's bullies invoke a number of tactics,…

Bullying in schools is unfortunately quite common, and can have devastating consequences. Often children who become bullies have been abused by adults in some way, or have witnessed domestic violence…

There are bullies in all stages of life from childhood to adulthood, and across all ethnic and religious groups. Bullies are often socially immature and unable to feel secure in their own shoes. They…

Child serial bullies are child bullies who bully other children in a manipulative, persistent way over a long period of time. Victims often wind up isolated from peers and authority figures who could…

As a parent, you have a natural desire to protect your child. You might walk him or her to the bus. You teach them about strangers and you worry about them doing well in school. At this age, many…

When children hit middle school they are at a delicate crossroads in their own development. This leaves them particularly susceptible to the acceptance or scorn of their peers. Girls who would bully…

Toddlers must learn how to interact with children their own age to develop and become socially interactive. Toddler groups are one way to socialize and provide a fun activity for a young child and…

Bullying is a problem that has afflicted societies around the world for centuries and can take the form of physical violence as well as psychological abuse. The unprecedented growth of the Internet…

It's very common for young boys deal with school yard bullies. Parents may be surprised to know how early conflict arises among children. Even toddlers sometimes need to be put in time-out for…

Bullying is a serious issue that can happen to children of all ages. It can cause permanent damage to a child's sense of self-worth if gone unnoticed and unsolved by parents or educators. According to…

Bullying can cause a school environment to feel unsafe and intimidating for kids of all ages. When one young person intimidates another through aggressive behavior, such as pushing, teasing, hitting…

For many middle school girls, bullying can be a constant problem they face at school. When boys bully, they will fight or physically take something from the other person, and they will bully both…

While classrooms should be safe environments where students can learn, bullying can turn even the most inviting school into a nightmare for children. Bullying can take the form of physical violence or…

According to Howtostopbullying.com, one out of four kids is bullied at school, and 30% of all kids in junior high through tenth grade are bullied frequently. It is important to talk to your child…

When the news features a bullied student and actions that include violence or suicide, the public becomes aware, at least briefly, of the problems of bullying in schools. Bullying involves negative,…

Bullying is a challenge faced by students across the globe. Racist bullying refers specifically to behaviors that are intended to mentally or physically hurt a child based on their ethnicity, language…

Bullying in school and out of school is a serious problem. In extreme cases, it has caused children to commit suicide. If you notice bullying behavior in your child or your students, it's up to you to…

Children with ADHD are more likely to be bullied by others or to be a bully themselves than children without ADHD. A Stockholm study in 2008 found children with ADHD symptoms were four times as likely…

Bullying in Singapore schools is relatively frequent and, like in many parts of the world, considered a significant problem. A study published in 2008 by the Singapore Children's Society revealed the…

According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, 30 percent of kids in the United States are involved in some form of bullying. When people think of bullying in school, they…

The public attitude towards bullying in schools has shifted dramatically in the wake of the Columbine shootings in 1999 and a rash of other violent school incidents since then. While bullying is not…

Children who are bullied online experience cyber bullying. It is a form of bullying that occurs through social networking sites, instant messages and e-mails, and can have long term damaging effects…

While most people have a nominal knowledge of school bullying, the issue is more complex than television and movie portrayals indicate. School bullying affects more than just the victim. Perpetrators…

School bullies have certain common characteristics that may help teachers and administrators recognize potential bullies before the behavior materializes.

There is no getting around it; every school has its share of bullies. At least one person per class enjoys tormenting others--the typical bully. But there are other types of school bullies as well.…

People use different types of bullying as ways to control the actions of others. The methods are designed to intimidate, embarrass and physically or mentally harm another person. Bullies often find…

In many instances suicide by children, and school violence, has been directly linked to bullying. Feeling hopeless and abandoned by teachers, peers, and principals who either ignore what is going on…

Most parents either remember the classroom bully or remember being the classroom bully, but no parent wants their kid to be known as their classroom bully. Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior.…

When we hear the word bullying we often think of physical violence. With girls, bullying can often be more subtle, and it can tend to take the form of psychological cruelty. If your daughter comes…

When parents find out their teen is being bullied, their emotions fluctuate between anger and sadness. When parents find out their teen is doing the bullying, they find themselves not only angry and…

Bullying can turn a vibrant and friendly child into a depressed, withdrawn, unhappy one. In recent years, some children who were bullied have even turned to violence to resolve their problems. Read…