TITLE

Kids who terrorize kids

AUTHOR(S)

Kiger, Patrick J.

PUB. DATE

October 1998

SOURCE

Good Housekeeping;Oct98, Vol. 227 Issue 4, p142

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses how parents can protect their children from school bullies who resort to vicious or violent acts. Real-life stories of children who were physically harmed by bullies; Responsibilities of the school when it comes to documenting bullying behavior and protecting students; Encouragement of children to fight back when the bullying becomes worse; Talking to the parents of the bully. INSETS: The making of a bully.;Keeping your child safe..

ACCESSION #

1115918

Tags: BULLYING -- Prevention;  SCHOOL children;  CHILD rearing

 

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