When it comes to kids and bullying -- it's not discriminatory. There are no boundaries. Bullying can affect anyone of any race or size. You don't have to know someone to be bullied because it can happen anywhere. Gone are the days when a child can escape the bullying by coming home, but now with the world so advanced with technology, home is no longer a safe haven. No parent dreams of their child being a bully or being bullied. The first thing to do is educate your child on what is bullying, how to identify it and what to do about it. What is bullying? Bullying is cruel behavior that is verbal, physical or written. It is within intention to hurt another person physically or emotionally. How to identify bullying? Bullies taunt, harass, gossip, spread hurtful rumors verbally and through electronic technology - texting, instant messaging, emails, social networks and blogs. They take great pleasure in and find it humorous in seeing their victims struggle. They usually say it's the … [Read more...]