Bully hysteriaA person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons, and he or she has difficulty defending himself or herself.
1. Bullying is aggressive behavior that involves unwanted, negative actions.
2. Bullying involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time.
3. Bullying involves an imbalance of power or strength.
Bullying can take on many forms:
1. Verbal bullying, including derogatory comments and bad names.
2. Bullying through social exclusion or isolation.
3. Physical bullying such as hitting, kicking, shoving and spitting.
4. Bullying through lies and false rumors.
5. Having money or other things taken or damaged by students who bully.
6. Being threatened or being forced to do things by students who bully.
7. Racial bullying.
8. Sexual bullying.
9. Cyberbullying (via cellphone or Internet).
Here's the bottom line: If half of all high school students really are bullies, which I distinctly doubt, then we have a bigger education crisis than we think.
Instead of obsessing on standardized tests and how to use the results to evaluate teachers, we would need to consider that we are raising a nation of sadists. Even to someone as pessimistic as I can be, this just doesn't seem right.
Resources to help you survive and fight bullying
STOP BULLYING NEWS
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Draw Your Line
Draw Your LineDraw Your Line is a place where MTV celebrates all the ways you and your friends are taking action to stop the spread of digital abuse (cyberbullying, sexting, textual harassment, etc.). While you're here, you can also connect to local resources and find other ways to make a difference. Post your action now for the chance to win a trip for two to the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards!
On Draw Your Line, you can:
* Post an action
* View actions
* Find and suggest resources
* See who's on top
* Share
On Draw Your Line, you can:
* Post an action
* View actions
* Find and suggest resources
* See who's on top
* Share
Cancer Council New South Wales :: SunSmart Primary School Program
Cancer Council New South Wales :: SunSmart Primary School ProgramPlease ask NSW Schools to protect our children from skin cancer.
Friday, October 29, 2010
QUT | News | Bullying parents produce bullying children
QUT | News | Bullying parents produce bullying childrenJust telling bullies that they shouldn't bully is not enough, says Associate Professor Marilyn Campbell from Queensland University of Technology's (QUT) Faculty of Education.
Professor Campbell said the negative consequences for a childhood bully were just as severe as the consequences of being a victim.
"Bullies go onto have lots of relationship issues. They have difficulty in romantic relationships. Only people who are scared of them are their companions, their henchmen, in primary school" she said.
"On top of this, lots of media show that bullies win. Bullying is a deeply embedded social relationship problem."
Professor Campbell said community, not just school, resources had to be put into engaging the family of the bully to reach the parents who do not recognise or see anything wrong with bullying.
Media contact: Niki Widdowson, QUT media officer, 07 3138 1841 or n.widdowson@qut.edu.au
Professor Campbell said the negative consequences for a childhood bully were just as severe as the consequences of being a victim.
"Bullies go onto have lots of relationship issues. They have difficulty in romantic relationships. Only people who are scared of them are their companions, their henchmen, in primary school" she said.
"On top of this, lots of media show that bullies win. Bullying is a deeply embedded social relationship problem."
Professor Campbell said community, not just school, resources had to be put into engaging the family of the bully to reach the parents who do not recognise or see anything wrong with bullying.
Media contact: Niki Widdowson, QUT media officer, 07 3138 1841 or n.widdowson@qut.edu.au
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Government appoints advisor on school bullying - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Government appoints advisor on school bullying - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Government appoints advisor on school bullying
The Queensland Government has appointed child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg as an adviser on school bullying.
Dr Carr-Gregg says the problem is getting worse.
"In 1998, one-in-six young people were bullied in schools - in 2006 it became one-in-five," he said.
"On June 1 last year, the official statistics released by the now Prime Minister was that it was one-in-four.
"Something has to be done."
Government appoints advisor on school bullying
The Queensland Government has appointed child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg as an adviser on school bullying.
Dr Carr-Gregg says the problem is getting worse.
"In 1998, one-in-six young people were bullied in schools - in 2006 it became one-in-five," he said.
"On June 1 last year, the official statistics released by the now Prime Minister was that it was one-in-four.
"Something has to be done."
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The Scary Guy - World Peace
The Scary Guy - World Peace“The power to create World Peace resides in each and every one of us – a process of creation, from the moment you wake-up until the moment you go to bed at night. It is your power, your choice and your responsibility to create that peace for you in all of your thoughts, words, actions and deeds every day of your life.” - The Scary Guy 1998
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Radical school ban stops kids hanging out in groups larger than three | News.com.au
As a short term solution, the prohibition will probably stop the bullying, although it is imperative that further actions are taken to avoid incidents such as the ones we have seen lately in the US.
It is time that BULLYING stops being denied, and actions are taken to avoid further violence in our schools and society.
The bullies will grow up and according to research they will likely commit crimes, make our streets unsafe, or continue bully-like behaviors in their workplaces and homes.
A lack of appropriate action will not only let kids down, but us as a society.
What kind of world do we want our families to live in?
In my opinion all of us have a roll to play.
The type of violence we have witnessed lately is beyond comprehension, and can not be ignored.
The Education Department and the media should unite, and open discussions, maybe a Q&A about school bullying.
Recruit help from professionals, universities and the like to find effective ways to address bullying. Educate students and people in general about their rights, responsibilities and the consequences of such behaviors.
We should watch what is happening in the US and address it here.
It is about time we condemn Bullying publicly and make it uncool.
It is time that BULLYING stops being denied, and actions are taken to avoid further violence in our schools and society.
The bullies will grow up and according to research they will likely commit crimes, make our streets unsafe, or continue bully-like behaviors in their workplaces and homes.
A lack of appropriate action will not only let kids down, but us as a society.
What kind of world do we want our families to live in?
In my opinion all of us have a roll to play.
The type of violence we have witnessed lately is beyond comprehension, and can not be ignored.
The Education Department and the media should unite, and open discussions, maybe a Q&A about school bullying.
Recruit help from professionals, universities and the like to find effective ways to address bullying. Educate students and people in general about their rights, responsibilities and the consequences of such behaviors.
We should watch what is happening in the US and address it here.
It is about time we condemn Bullying publicly and make it uncool.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Some Bullies Just Never Stop.Why??????????
I can not believe they are still bullying me?
I just hope they do not do it to anyone else, do they really know how they affect people? Do they care?
What kind of monsters are they? Are they just bored?
Do something useful, go and help someone in need, change the world, just stop bullying.
Are they the same bullies or different ones?
Did you ever had the following thoughts:
They do not like me but why be so cruel?
Why me?
What is wrong with me?
What did I do to deserve this?
I just want them to stop.
No matter what I do, they just do not like me?
They ignore me, pretend I do no exist. Sometimes I feel I do not.
I do not want to go to school, to work, home. I just want to disappear.
I really hope there is a GOD, but where is he?
Worst thoughts?
JUST STOP.
IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT, IT IS THE BULLIES FAULT.
THEY ARE WEAK.
SOMETIMES THEY DO IT BECAUSE OF JEALOUSY, OTHER TIMES JUST FOR FUN (THEY ARE SAD AND UNHAPPY AND WANT OTHERS TO FEEL THE SAME WAY).
DO NOT GIVE THEM THE POWER TO AFFECT YOU, TAKE ACTION, FIND AN ADVOCATE FROM YOUR FAMILY, SCHOOL, AUTHORITIES, OTHER GROUPS.
TELL EVERYONE WHAT THEY DID TO YOU. BULLIES ARE COUNTING ON YOUR SILENCE.
DOCUMENT THE ABUSE AND TAKE ACTION. COMPLAIN TO EVERYONE, DO IT FOR YOU AND FOR THE OTHERS THEY WILL BULLY.
IF YOU TAKE YOUR POWER BACK AND EXPOSE THEM THEY WILL STOP BULLYING YOU, AND IF NOT TAKE IT TO THE AUTHORITIES.
DO NOT KEEP IT INSIDE, TELL SOMEONE.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
I just hope they do not do it to anyone else, do they really know how they affect people? Do they care?
What kind of monsters are they? Are they just bored?
Do something useful, go and help someone in need, change the world, just stop bullying.
Are they the same bullies or different ones?
Did you ever had the following thoughts:
They do not like me but why be so cruel?
Why me?
What is wrong with me?
What did I do to deserve this?
I just want them to stop.
No matter what I do, they just do not like me?
They ignore me, pretend I do no exist. Sometimes I feel I do not.
I do not want to go to school, to work, home. I just want to disappear.
I really hope there is a GOD, but where is he?
Worst thoughts?
JUST STOP.
IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT, IT IS THE BULLIES FAULT.
THEY ARE WEAK.
SOMETIMES THEY DO IT BECAUSE OF JEALOUSY, OTHER TIMES JUST FOR FUN (THEY ARE SAD AND UNHAPPY AND WANT OTHERS TO FEEL THE SAME WAY).
DO NOT GIVE THEM THE POWER TO AFFECT YOU, TAKE ACTION, FIND AN ADVOCATE FROM YOUR FAMILY, SCHOOL, AUTHORITIES, OTHER GROUPS.
TELL EVERYONE WHAT THEY DID TO YOU. BULLIES ARE COUNTING ON YOUR SILENCE.
DOCUMENT THE ABUSE AND TAKE ACTION. COMPLAIN TO EVERYONE, DO IT FOR YOU AND FOR THE OTHERS THEY WILL BULLY.
IF YOU TAKE YOUR POWER BACK AND EXPOSE THEM THEY WILL STOP BULLYING YOU, AND IF NOT TAKE IT TO THE AUTHORITIES.
DO NOT KEEP IT INSIDE, TELL SOMEONE.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
What you should do if you child is being bullied
"In the first instance, you should try to talk to your child’s school. While it can be difficult, you should try and remain calm even though the situation is upsetting. Try taking a few notes into the meeting with you so you don’t forget the things you want to cover. If your child has any evidence of the bullying (such as emails, text messages, or physical signs), where possible, you should take these along to the meeting with you.
If you have already tried talking to the school and the problem is persisting, you should then contact your state or territory education authority who can then investigate the issue on your behalf. Call the main switch number and ask to be put through to someone who works in the student welfare area."
If you have already tried talking to the school and the problem is persisting, you should then contact your state or territory education authority who can then investigate the issue on your behalf. Call the main switch number and ask to be put through to someone who works in the student welfare area."
NJ Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan ‘Anti-Bullying Bill Of Rights’ | njtoday.net – Everything New Jersey
NJ Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan ‘Anti-Bullying Bill Of Rights’ | njtoday.net – Everything New Jersey“Our efforts today are based on the very simple belief that no child should ever be afraid of going to school,” said Buono (D-Middlesex). “The concept of bullying can no longer be confined to the tough kid on the playground, roughing up classmates for lunch money. We must accept that kids can be bullied at any time and any place, whether it be face-to-face or through hateful messages on a cell phone. We must protect our kids and allow them to grow up free of the emotional pain that can lead them into despair that life is not worth living.”
“The truth is that every day there is a student in an elementary school, high school or even a college who feels a sense of fear and emotional dread every time he or she steps foot into the school building or signs onto the internet,” said Vainieri Huttle (D-Bergen). “The negative impacts can be life long. For some students, it will hinder their academic performance. For others, it will mean something unspeakably worse. This bill is about changing the culture that drives these incidents and ensuring that when they do occur, they are properly addressed.”
“The truth is that every day there is a student in an elementary school, high school or even a college who feels a sense of fear and emotional dread every time he or she steps foot into the school building or signs onto the internet,” said Vainieri Huttle (D-Bergen). “The negative impacts can be life long. For some students, it will hinder their academic performance. For others, it will mean something unspeakably worse. This bill is about changing the culture that drives these incidents and ensuring that when they do occur, they are properly addressed.”
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Ugly Meter iPhone App Used By Cyberbullies - Smarthouse
Ugly Meter iPhone App Used By Cyberbullies - SmarthouseA terrible weapon for Bullies
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Crocodile on plane kills 19 passengers | News.com.au
Crocodile on plane kills 19 passengers | News.com.au
This smuggler could not imagine the repercussions of his actions...everyone think about consequences before it is too late...
This smuggler could not imagine the repercussions of his actions...everyone think about consequences before it is too late...
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Councilman spoke out for gay teens 'who might be holding gun tonight' - CNN.com
Councilman spoke out for gay teens 'who might be holding gun tonight' - CNN.com
"The reality of it is, it gets better in ways you can never fathom as a 13- or 14-year-old. Times are dark, and you're either being harassed or bullied inside the school or outside the school. You have a household that may not accept you; there may be any kind of abuse around it," Burns told CNN.
"There's just no hope that there's life after your adolescence and after your teenaged years. I have often thought, wouldn't it be wonderful if I could go back to the me that existed as a teenager that really didn't think that the future was all that bright at times, and show him just the amazing, wonderful things that have happened in the course of my adult life?"
"The reality of it is, it gets better in ways you can never fathom as a 13- or 14-year-old. Times are dark, and you're either being harassed or bullied inside the school or outside the school. You have a household that may not accept you; there may be any kind of abuse around it," Burns told CNN.
"There's just no hope that there's life after your adolescence and after your teenaged years. I have often thought, wouldn't it be wonderful if I could go back to the me that existed as a teenager that really didn't think that the future was all that bright at times, and show him just the amazing, wonderful things that have happened in the course of my adult life?"
Bullying Information - ABC News
Bullying Information - ABC News
An aggressive child who repeatedly victimizes a less powerful child with physical and/or emotional abuse.
Bullying usually involves an older or larger child (or several children) victimizing a single child who is incapable of defending himself or herself. Although much bullying goes unreported, it is estimated that in the average school an incident of bullying occurs approximately once every seven minutes. Bullying occurs at about the same rate regardless of class size or school size, but, for an unknown reason, rural schools appear to have a higher rate of bullying than urban or suburban schools. Even when bullying is reported, it is not always taken seriously by teachers and parents because many adults believe that children should learn to "stand up for themselves" or "fight back."
Although the stereotypical bully is male, girls engage in bullying behavior almost as often as boys. Their tactics differ, however, in that they are less visible. Boy bullies tend to resort to one-on-one physical aggression, while girls tend to bully as a group through social exclusion and the spreading of rumors. Girls who would never bully individually will often take part in group bullying activities such as "slam books," notebooks that are circulated among the peer group in which comments and criticisms are written about particular individuals.
Bullying begins at a very early age; it is not uncommon to find bullies in preschool classrooms. Up until about age seven, bullies appear to choose their victims at random. After that, they single out specific children to torment on a regular basis. Nearly twice as much bullying goes on in grades two to four as in grades six to eight, and, as bullies grow older, they use less physical abuse and more verbal abuse.
Until about sixth grade, bullies are not necessarily unpopular. They average two or three friends, and other children seem to admire them for their physical toughness. By high school, however, their social acceptance has diminished to the point that their only "friends" are other bullies. Despite their unpopularity, bullies have relatively high self-esteem. Perhaps this is because they process social information inaccurately.
For example, bullies attribute hostile intentions to people around them and therefore perceive provocation where it does not exist. "What are you staring at?" is a common opening line of bullies. For the bully, these perceived slights serve as justification for aggressive behavior.
In general, children who become the targets of bullies have a negative view of violence and go out of their way to avoid conflict. They tend to be "loners" who exhibit signs of vulnerability before being singled out by a bully. Being victimized leads these children—who are already lacking in self-esteem—to feel more anxious and thereby increase their vulnerability to further victimization. Being the target of a bully leads to social isolation and rejection by peers, and victims tend to internalize others' negative views, further eroding their self-esteem. Although bullying actually lessens during adolescence, that is the period when peer rejection is most painful for victims. In a number of well-publicized cases (in Scandinavia, Japan, and Australia, as well as the United States), adolescents tormented by bullies have been driven to suicide.
Evidence indicates that bullying is not a phase a child will outgrow. In a long-term study of more than 500 children, University of Michigan researchers discovered that children who were viewed as the most aggressive by their peers at age eight grew up to commit more (and more serious) crimes as adults. Other studies indicate that, as adults, bullies are far more likely to abuse their spouses and children.
TIPS FOR PREVENTING BULLYING BEHAVIOR
Parents and teachers can do a number of things to prevent bullying:
* All children should be given regular opportunities to discuss bullying and ways to deal with bullies. In role-playing exercises, for example, children can practice saying, "Leave me alone" and walking away.
* Children can be taught simple measures to lessen the likelihood of becoming the target of a bully. Looking people in the eye, speaking up, and standing straight are just a few behaviors that communicate self-confidence.
* Children who tend to be loners (potential targets of bullies) can be paired up with socially competent "models." Some children need a little help learning how to make friends.
* Because bullies are most likely to strike during unsupervised times such as recess, children should be provided with as much structured activity as possible.
Books
Olweus, Dan. Bullying at School: What We Know and What We Can Do. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell, 1993.
Organizations
Bullies and Scapegoats Project
Address: Educators for Social Responsibility
23 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Telephone: (617) 492-1764
National School Safety Center
Address: 4165 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Telephone: (805) 777-9977
An aggressive child who repeatedly victimizes a less powerful child with physical and/or emotional abuse.
Bullying usually involves an older or larger child (or several children) victimizing a single child who is incapable of defending himself or herself. Although much bullying goes unreported, it is estimated that in the average school an incident of bullying occurs approximately once every seven minutes. Bullying occurs at about the same rate regardless of class size or school size, but, for an unknown reason, rural schools appear to have a higher rate of bullying than urban or suburban schools. Even when bullying is reported, it is not always taken seriously by teachers and parents because many adults believe that children should learn to "stand up for themselves" or "fight back."
Although the stereotypical bully is male, girls engage in bullying behavior almost as often as boys. Their tactics differ, however, in that they are less visible. Boy bullies tend to resort to one-on-one physical aggression, while girls tend to bully as a group through social exclusion and the spreading of rumors. Girls who would never bully individually will often take part in group bullying activities such as "slam books," notebooks that are circulated among the peer group in which comments and criticisms are written about particular individuals.
Bullying begins at a very early age; it is not uncommon to find bullies in preschool classrooms. Up until about age seven, bullies appear to choose their victims at random. After that, they single out specific children to torment on a regular basis. Nearly twice as much bullying goes on in grades two to four as in grades six to eight, and, as bullies grow older, they use less physical abuse and more verbal abuse.
Until about sixth grade, bullies are not necessarily unpopular. They average two or three friends, and other children seem to admire them for their physical toughness. By high school, however, their social acceptance has diminished to the point that their only "friends" are other bullies. Despite their unpopularity, bullies have relatively high self-esteem. Perhaps this is because they process social information inaccurately.
For example, bullies attribute hostile intentions to people around them and therefore perceive provocation where it does not exist. "What are you staring at?" is a common opening line of bullies. For the bully, these perceived slights serve as justification for aggressive behavior.
In general, children who become the targets of bullies have a negative view of violence and go out of their way to avoid conflict. They tend to be "loners" who exhibit signs of vulnerability before being singled out by a bully. Being victimized leads these children—who are already lacking in self-esteem—to feel more anxious and thereby increase their vulnerability to further victimization. Being the target of a bully leads to social isolation and rejection by peers, and victims tend to internalize others' negative views, further eroding their self-esteem. Although bullying actually lessens during adolescence, that is the period when peer rejection is most painful for victims. In a number of well-publicized cases (in Scandinavia, Japan, and Australia, as well as the United States), adolescents tormented by bullies have been driven to suicide.
Evidence indicates that bullying is not a phase a child will outgrow. In a long-term study of more than 500 children, University of Michigan researchers discovered that children who were viewed as the most aggressive by their peers at age eight grew up to commit more (and more serious) crimes as adults. Other studies indicate that, as adults, bullies are far more likely to abuse their spouses and children.
TIPS FOR PREVENTING BULLYING BEHAVIOR
Parents and teachers can do a number of things to prevent bullying:
* All children should be given regular opportunities to discuss bullying and ways to deal with bullies. In role-playing exercises, for example, children can practice saying, "Leave me alone" and walking away.
* Children can be taught simple measures to lessen the likelihood of becoming the target of a bully. Looking people in the eye, speaking up, and standing straight are just a few behaviors that communicate self-confidence.
* Children who tend to be loners (potential targets of bullies) can be paired up with socially competent "models." Some children need a little help learning how to make friends.
* Because bullies are most likely to strike during unsupervised times such as recess, children should be provided with as much structured activity as possible.
Books
Olweus, Dan. Bullying at School: What We Know and What We Can Do. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell, 1993.
Organizations
Bullies and Scapegoats Project
Address: Educators for Social Responsibility
23 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Telephone: (617) 492-1764
National School Safety Center
Address: 4165 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Telephone: (805) 777-9977
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
YouTube - World Vision I Old Spice
If only Media would help us all create a better world.
How nice it would be to see the Media bombarding us with news about young successful stars, good role models, good causes as often as they do about stars drinking themselves stupid, doing drugs, be violent to women, and in the end being successfull with no consequences... but no those news will be too boring...
All of us are starving for great examples, and great causes, we need to change this new media madness frenzy of empty paparazzi.
Our media should take more responsibility, and help our youth to find the real heroes the ones that help others to change lives and the world,and make it cool to act good not bad.
How nice it would be to see the Media bombarding us with news about young successful stars, good role models, good causes as often as they do about stars drinking themselves stupid, doing drugs, be violent to women, and in the end being successfull with no consequences... but no those news will be too boring...
All of us are starving for great examples, and great causes, we need to change this new media madness frenzy of empty paparazzi.
Our media should take more responsibility, and help our youth to find the real heroes the ones that help others to change lives and the world,and make it cool to act good not bad.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Girl dies after 'bullying ordeal' | The Sun |News
Girl dies after 'bullying ordeal' | The Sun |News
The government should provide more school programs run by specialized people about bullying.
If you are being bullied, you have to tell an adult, preferably your parents, school, doctor, police, do not stop until they solve the problem, they have the obligation to help you.
Start documenting all the bullying with dates, times , person or persons involved , how they make you feel and if you can, record them.
You can send a letter with your notes to your school principal, if this does not stop the bullying, and you feel it is too much for you to cope with, tell your problem to as many people as you can.
Also you can write a letter with the bullying notes attached to authorities such as police, education minister or even the media.
Do not let the bullies isolate you, there are many people that can help, but you have to let them know how you are feeling , it is not easy but you can do it.
Feel free to ask any questions.
Female circumcision happening in Australia - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Female circumcision happening in Australia - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Melbourne's Royal Women's Hospital says it is seeing between 600 and 700 women each year who have experienced it in some form.
How many more women and girls? Will we ever know the real number?
If this was done to a prisoner the force of the law would be applied as it should.
What are we really doing about girls and women being mutilated? Do you know of anyone that committed this crime being jailed ?
Melbourne's Royal Women's Hospital says it is seeing between 600 and 700 women each year who have experienced it in some form.
How many more women and girls? Will we ever know the real number?
If this was done to a prisoner the force of the law would be applied as it should.
What are we really doing about girls and women being mutilated? Do you know of anyone that committed this crime being jailed ?
Monday, October 4, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)