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Raising Good Humans

S3 Ep 9: Bullying: What It is, What It isn’t and What To Do

Mar 3, 2023
29:01

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Quick takeaways

  • Bullying involves a power imbalance, repetitive mistreatment, and intentional harm, and it is essential to differentiate it from normal ups and downs of friendship or occasional mean behavior.
  • Parents should approach their child's bullying behavior with support and problem-solving in mind, letting go of the notion that it reflects their own parenting skills or the child's future character, and focus on assessing power dynamics, repetition, and harm caused by the behavior.

Deep dives

Identifying Bullying: Power, Repetition, and Harm

Bullying involves a power imbalance, repeated mistreatment directed at a specific victim, and intentional harm. It is important to differentiate bullying from normal ups and downs of friendship or occasional mean behavior. Bullies may exhibit aggression due to various reasons, including seeking attention, struggling with self-regulation, feeling powerless in other settings, or lacking empathy. Understanding that bullying behavior is often a cry for help can help parents provide compassionate support while addressing the issue.

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