For many of us - parents and children - this is one of the most perplexing issues of modern society. Whether it's your child, YOU, or someone you know there are some common factors to consider.
1. Bullies often THINK they need POWER - They thrive on it if they can get it ! It helps them with their own feelings.
2. Bullies often need help to settle their own issues in order to stop - but in the event they cant get the help they need - its important you dont become part of the fallout of their issues !
3. Bullies commonly seek people who are easy targets - those who will just ACCEPT their bullying behaviour. Victims are usually chosen NOT for being different but because they dont present difficulty to the bully. So softer spoken individuals are perfect victims.
4. IGNORING bullies never stopped a BULLY ! - "FIRST FANTASY" view of a non-bullied individuals.
5. Confident people are not the primary chosen prey of BULLIES - ( here's the first step to developing resilience to bullying ).
6. Bullies at age 7 or 8 commonly become proficient bullies in their teens if left un-addressed ! (prefessional study references to be included shortly).
7. MORE TO COME - just getting started !!! See u soon.