Comments on: What is Bullying? Meanie vs. Bully

By: Tara Aquino

Tara Aquino — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 18:04:30 +0000

In reply to Jackie.

Bullying may not happen on a daily basis however, it IS bullying if it’s a repeated offense. Which is also what the author stated in her article. I think she is referring to those one time offenses – like calling someone a name.
Bullying is running rampant and not taken care of effectively in some schools – so I understand your concerns.

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:44:15 +0000

In reply to Jackie. I'm so sorry you've experienced this.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:58:58 +0000

In reply to Sauni Dain. Maybe it will only be bullying when it's your kid coming home questioning their worth.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:56:58 +0000

In reply to Kate. People who say the the term "bullying" is being over used obviously has not had a child who has experienced this type of behavior towards them. It does not have to happen on a daily basis. It has to happen often enough that the child is now questioning his/her self-worth. That, to me, is bullying. In addition, the behavior is towards other people, across the board. It may start as meanness, but if not addressed properly, becomes bullying.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:52:51 +0000

I agree with Kate. If the child perceives it as bullying, it’s bullying.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 01:01:12 +0000

I think the key word in the definition of bullying is “perceived” and if a child is perceiving an imbalance of power, then it is bullying. I would have 100% agreed with this article as an educator a few months ago, until my OWN daughter reported a “secret bully” in a good childhood friend and I feel differently about this now. Especially girl bullying

By: Sauni Dain

Sauni Dain — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 02:32:12 +0000

Thank you for this article. I try to tell my parents this each year when they come to me with complaints about a student bothering their child. I think I will keep a few copies of your article at hand to share next school year.

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:16:00 +0000

In reply to Sam M.. thanks, Sam!