Posts Tagged 'suicide'

Bullying and Suicide: The Psychological Truth

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Bullying does not cause suicide. It’s much more complicated than the media and special interest groups would lead you to believe.

Bullying behavior is mean and inappropriate. You’ll get no argument from me on that. But, should it be illegal or blamed for all the consequences depicted in the press? I don’t think so.

This recent article in Psychology Today articulates the argument in a way the media chose not to. With most issues, they’re more complex than a 20-second sound bite ...

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Using Bullying Laws to Bully Nonconformist

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Is bullying really the cause of someone’s suicide or are other variables involved?

My heart goes out to the parents of children who commit suicide, but I’m disturbed by the rush to pass bullying legislation across the country.  It seems the press, parents and schools are quick to diagnose and assign blame for suicides only to bullying.

But is that the case?

Why is it some kids who are targets of these “bullies” ignore them and go about their day, while others commit ...

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