The week of November 16-23 is “Bullying Awareness Week”.
The theme for 2008 is Stand Up to Bullying!
While it is great that bullying is being recognized as a
major problem it is vital that everyone be aware that Bullying is a
24/7, 365 day activity. It is a crime to leave this crime
unchallenged. In the November editions of the Brain Facts e-zine
I thought I’d send you 20+ critical one-liners to help you
better arm yourself as you develop programs and strategies
to combat the bullying activity in your school and in your
community.
#1. Bullying is much more than a learned behavior.
Note: The myth that bullying is simply a learned behavior is
not supported by research and distracts from establishing
meaningful anti-bullying programs. This myth further
prevents people from skillfully dealing with a bullying problem.
#2. Bullying is repetitive acts of physical, psychological or
sexual violence against one or more victims.
#3a. Bullying is a dysfunctional, Antisocial Behavior driven
largely by internal fears and survival needs.
#3b. Bullies bully to meet emotional needs for power, control,
status and an enhanced sense of self.
#3c. Bullying can quickly become psychologically addictive.
#4. Between 20 to 25% of schoolyard bullies are likely to
develop Antisocial Personality Disorder.
#5. Between 20 to 25% of victims of schoolyard bullying are
likely to develop serious anxiety disorders.
#6. A great many schoolyard bullies become adult bullies.
#7. Most bullies underperform as students, employees,
parents and leaders.
#8. Most bullies are afraid of taking calculated risks and
accepting responsibility.
#9. Some children use bullying as a “quick means”
to meet parental expectations.
There are programs and expertise available to address the
problems of bullying. Brain Power Learning Group has many
resourses to augment the Anti Bullying programmes you have
in your school/school division/educational institution and
businesses ranging from the definitive Anti Bullying Book,
“The Bully Around the Corner” an ebook “Road Map”
to guide you through the interview with a bully and free articles.
Click
http://www.brainpowerlearning.com/Thebullyaroundthecorner.html
If you do not have an Anti Bullying programme/Policy BPLG
can help you design one to meet your specific requirements.
email halstead@mts.net or escape@mts.net for details.
by David Halstead, M.Ed, “The Brain Guy”, and Brain Power Learning
Group.
© 2006-2008 David Halstead, All rights reserved.
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