Stephen James Minton: Parents and schools must unite to defeat the bullies [Independent.ie]
- Published: 30 August 2010
WHAT can teachers and parents do about school bullying? Firstly, an important factor is to work out precisely what we mean by the term.
Most experts acknowledge a number of key aspects. Firstly, bullying behaviour is aggressive -- verbally, psychologically or physically.
Secondly, it is deliberate on the part of the perpetrator and is generally unprovoked on the part of the victim.
Thirdly, bullying behaviour is repeated or systematic in nature.
Finally, there is an imbalance of power in favour of the perpetrator. This could be physical power -- such as superior size and strength -- or social power. For example, a popular person can deliberately manipulate friendship groups in order to exclude someone.
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