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Expert Advice on Bullying
Allan L. Beane, PhD, author of The Bully Free Classroom (Free Spirit Publishing, 1999) and a nationally recognized speaker on bullying, offers his insight into the topic.
QuestionAt what age does bullying behavior generally start, and what is at the root of the problem?
AnswerResearch indicates that bullying behavior can start as early as age 3. While it's hard to know exactly why some children become bullies and others don't, there is evidence to suggest that some children are genetically "hardwired" or predisposed toward being aggressive; it's inherent in their nature. Research also shows that children who are exposed to aggression on a consistent basis may imitate the behavior they observe. Such children, for instance, may live in an abusive household, witness their parents' uncontrolled anger, or feel neglected and unloved.
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My daughter has been bullied for years. Even though the teachers are told, they often do little or nothing. I think teachers need to be educated on the long-term, life-changing effects that bullying can have. I think a zero tolerence program where a bully's parents are forced to be part of the solution (administered by school - not the victim's parents) is one of the only ways bullies will think twice before assaulting someone.
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