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Bullying - Twenty Basic Traits of the Subtle and Not-So-Subtle Serial Forms of It
Much information on bullying is available today on the Internet websites. Still, even though current school systems, work places, and major organizations have done a lot to prevent and control bullying, many people still do not know what bullying really is, nor do they recognize the subtle forms of it when they see it. To recognize all kinds of bullying better, here are 20 of its basic characteristics found in several articles and studies.
1. Predatory. Serial bullying is predatory and sociopathic. This kind of bulling generally has a dysfunctional, mean-spirited, psychiatric, cowardly component in its psychic.
2. Incurable. One in 30 people is a serial bully (1% of the population). Most are incurable.
3. Dangerous. Truly dangerous serial bullying generally occurs in two phases:
Parents Are Getting ItOver the last year I have been absolutely stunned at the dismal turn out of parents to Kids Internet Safety presentations and events. This year however has started on a very different note, and is almost as though parents have made a new years resolution to “get involved” Workplace Bullying Institute Study: Why Workplace Bullying HappensThe results are in for the first online 2012 WBI Instant Poll, a single-question survey relying upon a self-selected sample of 658 individuals with experience being bullied at work. The question asked was: Why does bullying in the workplace happen? |
Parents for Kids: The Trend Towards Kids Safety On The InternetHow sweet it is to see at least one news item weekly that shows how parents are getting involved in their kids safety on the Internet. Thanks to the local police forces, schools, and other child-parent institutions, parents are getting involved in many ways. Video Games and Aggression – Are They Connected?Warning: DO NOT play this video if you are easily offended!!! It is not my objective to offend any of you. My objective is to make you aware of what is going on with the safety of our kids, especially when it relates to violent content. |
