While it has always existed, bullying and cyberbullying has become a major problem in middle childhood and adolescence. I have included a great resource regarding this topic. Take a moment to look over some of the items on the website. After viewing the website, reading this week’s material, and reflecting on your own experiences, create a thread that addresses the harmful effects and possible solutions to bullying and cyberbullying.
Here are some prompts to get you started:
How was bullying dealt with when you were younger? How is it dealt with today?
Where do bullies fit in the system of popular and unpopular children?
What happens to bullies when they become older?
What advice should parents give their children who are victimized by a bully? Should a child be encouraged to defend himself/herself? When should he/she use adult resources? Is it always wrong to hit (such as in self-defense)? Are self-defense and retaliation different?
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Bullying and cyberbullying have become a big concern in middle childhood and adolescence, despite the fact that it has always existed. I’ve included a fantastic reference on the subject. Take a look around the website and see what you can find. Create a thread that discusses the damaging consequences and possible solutions to bullying and cyberbullying after watching the website, reading this week’s material, and reflecting on your personal experiences.
To get you started, here are some prompts:
When you were younger, how did you deal with bullying? What is the current state of affairs?
Bullies, where do they fit into the system of popular and unpopular kids?
When bullies grow up, what happens to them?
What counsel should parents give to children who have been bullied?
