Bullying is here to stay. No law of the land is going to eliminate repeated aggressive behavior that leaves someone feeling intimidated. It might not be what you want to hear, but as long as our government and other role models continue to engage in such behavior, we’ll continue to see others following their example.
Just because bullying is a fact of life does not mean you have to succumb to it. While I think passing laws to deal with bullying is counter-productive. Why? Bullying is subjective. Behavior deemed bullying by one person may be considered obnoxious to another.
Besides, these laws, like most, are political. It’s about courting votes and making people feel better. Laws don’t prevent crimes, they merely validate a victim’s mindset that they were a ‘victim.’ We have enough victims in this country. It’s about time we have some victors.
Here are some interesting approaches to bullying. I believe this first entry identifies the most effective method of dealing with bullies. When a peer group stands together and supports each other, there is strength in their numbers. Bullies may well think twice before harassing someone.
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Students Sign Anti-Bullying Pledge – Oklahoma City News Story …
OKLAHOMA CITY — Some Oklahoma students have begun taking a stand against school bullying, and they’re honoring an 11-year-old Oklahoma boy who took his life after his parents said classmates picked on him. Wednesday, July 14, 2010.
Publish Date: 07/14/2010 21:51
http://www.koco.com/news/24264259/detail.html
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Is Your Child a Bully? How to Help Your Child Stop Bullying | KidGlue
Is your child a bully? Has your child ever been accused of bullying by other kids. The simple reality is, you don’t know how your child acts when you’re not around.
Publish Date: 07/15/2010 12:26
http://www.kidglue.com/2010/07/15/is-your-child-a-bully-how-to-help-your-child-stop-bullying/
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Education Week: Illinois Schools Find Ways to Curb Bullying
Michael, a victim of bullying at Larkin High School in Elgin, is a graduate of STARS, a private, nonprofit scuba diving program for at-risk kids. State Senate Bill 3266, which took effect June 28, prohibits bullying in public school …
Publish Date: 07/14/2010 6:17
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/07/14/365491ilreformingbullies_ap.html?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mrss
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Are Americans bullying BP? | Analysis & Opinion |
Go ahead and compare the BP oil spill to the Exxon Valdez, but the age of social media adds an important twist.
Publish Date: 07/08/2010 12:17
http://blogs.reuters.com/environment/2010/07/08/are-americans-bullying-bp/
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Natchez Adams schools take stand on bullying – Regional Wire …
The Natchez-Adams School District is seeking to take a stronger stance against a growing problem bullying.
Publish Date: 07/13/2010 4:39
http://www.sunherald.com/2010/07/13/2326374/natchez-adams-schools-take-stand.html
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As the article on BP demonstrates, the US models bullying behavior often. When we bypass the rule of law and instead threaten or intimidate a corporation into a politically expedient response, the government could be considered guilty of bullying (and perhaps extortion).
Regardless, until groups band together, speak out and support each other, bullying will continue. But, when they do, you’ll see bullying type behavior begin to wane.
