TITLE

FACING BULLIES

AUTHOR(S)

Scelfo, Julie

PUB. DATE

February 2003

SOURCE

Newsweek;2/3/2003, Vol. 141 Issue 5, p64

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on bullying in American schools. Idea that children who are being harassed should respond to insults with words; Idea that parents should notify school officials if there is a threat of physical violence; Views of Barbara Coloroso, author of 'The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander.'

ACCESSION #

8979078

Tags: BULLYING;  SCHOOLS -- United States;  CHILDREN & violence;  COLOROSO, Barbara;  CHILD psychology

 

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