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Stop Bullies at Work: “Energy Vampires”

Friday, September 4th, 2009

“Energy Vampires” are bullies at work.  They’ll suck your motivation and drive, and destroy morale and productivity.  But because they’re usually not recognized and labeled as bullies, they’re allowed to flourish.
Rather than give a wordy description, let’s identify and label some common examples of their bullying:

Stop School Bullies: The Number One Risk Factor is Well-Meaning Parents

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Current statistics show that bullying is prevalent – over 50% of kids report being bullied or observing bullying.  Bullying by girls is just as prevalent as by boys (although they often use different tactics) and bullying in “good” neighborhoods is just as prevalent as in “bad” ones.
Most parents want to understand why bullies bully, “Is […]

Appeasement Won’t Stop Real-World Bullies

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Some people believe fervently, passionately and whole-heartedly that if you love bullies, if you give them what they want, if you’re kind enough, then you’ll melt their hearts, they’ll come to their senses and they’ll stop bullying.  Sometimes, rarely, that does work.
But the wisdom of both history and the world’s great literature tells you that […]

The Golden Rule Doesn’t Stop Real-World Bullies

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

In his article in the Costco Connections, “Stop Hassling Me: Breaking the Cycle of Bullying,” Steve Fisher quotes Psychologist Izzy Kalman as saying:

“School anti-bullying programs don’t work.”
“I hate referring to kids as bullies.”
“Be nice to kids when they’re mean to you and before long they will stop being mean.  This is known as the Golden […]

Federal Anti-Cyber Bullying Laws Needed to Stop Harassment, Bullying and Abuse

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

According to the Wall Street Journal article, “CyberBullying Report Opposes Regulation,” a recent report on cyberbullying suggests that, unlike other Internet scares, this one is well-founded, but it questions some of the regulatory efforts that are gathering steam.  “The report, by the Progress & Freedom Foundation, a right-leaning Washington think tank that focuses on technology […]

You can’t Stop Bullying at Work with Employee Satisfaction Programs

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Most people believe that happy employees are more productive, treat each other better and give better customer service.  That’s not true.

Coalition Stops Go Daddy Cyber Bullying Web Site

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

Numerous articles, including Sandy Maple’s on parentdish.com, “Teen Insult Web Site Shut Down,” have reported that online free speech has bowed to the pressure of community values.  In an effort to stop online harassment, cyber bullying and abuse, a coalition has pressured Go Daddy, the internet host, to pull a web site, “People’s Dirt,” out […]

Whose Job is it to Stop Bullies in Schools?

Monday, June 15th, 2009

In his recent ABC news opinion column, “Want to Stop Bullies?” Lee Dye cites new studies that claim that:

Girls are more likely than boys to intervene to stop bullying than boys are.
Girls intervene more because they’re expected to by their parents, best friends and favorite teachers.
Popular males are more likely to pick on weaker boys, […]

Stop School Bullies with Anti-Bullying Programs

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

As reported in separate stories by Yadira Betances and Margo Sullivan in the New Hampshire Eagle Tribune, some middle schools are effectively implementing anti-bullying, anti-abuse programs.  The recent suicides of four teenage girls may stimulate a sense of urgency.  There are some differences in the programs to stop bullies, but both have the seven elements […]

Teen Suicides Should Lead to Anti-Bullying, Abuse School Programs

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

A rash of teen suicides (4 in the last six months) has alarmed a Schenectady, New York school district.  At least two of the suicides have been directly attributed to abuse and bullying, especially girl to girl harassment.  However, the school superintendent has been quoted as spreading the blame, “The community is also beginning to […]

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