The truth is many children today grow up without understanding what it means to have empathy and compassion for others. Many tend to be very narcissistic and self-obsessed. If children could be more caring towards others their own age, there would be less verbal and physical harassment in schools. It takes time for kids to [...]
I can remember being a bully in middle school. One of the main reasons why I would pick on this one student is because I was feeling so torn up inside. To release my pain, I would pick on someone else because it made me feel better… …In the short-term. Nothing is accomplished with anger. [...]
You may or may not agree with my opinion that power is an illusion, but the following tips should help you talk about power, no matter what your beliefs are: 1) You do not have power over others. Someone may exercise his or her power over others to force them to do something, but in [...]
This world is not based on power. It is based on the perception of power. People in power are only in power because people perceive them to have power (confusing, right?). When someone bullies a victim, the bully is “in power.” But this is only true for as long as the victim and the bystanders [...]
Now let me be very clear. It is absolutely no easy task for your child to deal with a relentless, impudent, and ultra-aggressive bully. This type of bully cannot be reasoned with. As a result, conflict resolution skills and powerful language will only prove to be ineffective. Your child can act as mentally tough as [...]
The majority of impudent, relentless and truly persistent bullies can be considered as trained bullies. What exactly is a trained bully you may ask? A trained bully is a bully who has learned the bullying business from influential people in their lives such as parents, relatives, friends or peers. They didn’t just wake up one [...]
It is very important to understand that some kids have biological bullying predispositions. This means they tend to have neurological disorders that can make them more prone to becoming active bullies. How can you tell if your child has the genetic bully trait? One major telltale sign would be if your child started bullying as [...]
To this day, I can remember the countless moments when I could have stood up and helped. Don’t forget these things: 1. You are more powerful than you think – Oftentimes (not all the time) we think that if we get involved, we will be hurt or make the situation worse. This is negative inner [...]
I can remember what it was like to be a bully. In middle school, I made this student’s life miserable. But I was able to make amends. Remember these concepts: 1. Don’t put your pain on someone else – I remember having a lot of internal struggle when I was a bully, but it isn’t [...]
Bullies are everywhere! So how can you keep your insides beaming while people keep trying to put you down? Remember these key techniques: 1. Love yourself – This may sound cliché, but you are a unique individual meant for great things. The adversity you have been through, the community that you were raised in, the [...]
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