In part one of our two-part series on bullying at schools, we highlighted some opinions from the community about bullies and bullying. This week, we’ll share advice on solving the problem of bullying in schools. Education expert Dr Gillian Mooney says that the increase in the number and severity of bullying incidents in South African […]
#bullyingmustfall – Share your views News24 recently ran a story about a boy who was bullied at a Cape Town school. The boy’s mother felt that the school could have done more to protect her son. The story was met with an overwhelming response from the public, which shows that bullying remains a huge problem […]
Bullying causes anxiety and depression which could lead to self mutilation, substance abuse and even suicidal thoughts. Did you know that? It doesn’t matter whether you are a brand new parent or an experienced one battling against teenage hormones, everyone should be aware of these bullying facts.
Parents Can Play a Central Role To Preventing Bullying. Here are a few things you can do. Teach kids to solve problems without using violence and praise them when they do. Give children positive feedback when they behave well to help build their self-esteem. Help give them the self-confidence to stand up for what […]
Bullied or being a Bully can comprise of the following actions: Fighting, threatening, name-calling, teasing, or excluding someone repeatedly and over time An imbalance of power, such as size or popularity Physical, social, and emotional harm
