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FWIW--an article in Psychology Today from 2009:

New Evidence Against Anti-Bully Policies
Published on January 6, 2009
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Previous scientific studies have shown the ineffectiveness of anti-bully programs, and this current APA report should serve as another nail in the coffin of the anti-bully movement. I say should, but I don't expect it will because people love the idea of hunting down and eradicating bullies and don't want to see anything that challenges their beloved witch-hunt. When it comes to bullying, there seems to be a split in people's minds, and they don't realize that the research on aggression also applies to bullying.
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http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog...0901/new-evidence-against-anti-bully-policies


One of the links is dead, but this may be the paper:

Are Zero Tolerance Policies Effective in the Schools?
An Evidentiary Review and Recommendations
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http://www.apa.org/pubs/info/reports/zero-tolerance.pdf
 
Emet said:
FWIW--an article in Psychology Today from 2009:



http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog...0901/new-evidence-against-anti-bully-policies


One of the links is dead, but this may be the paper:




http://www.apa.org/pubs/info/reports/zero-tolerance.pdf
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That's quite funny. Because I'm only discussing zero tolerance now as part of what I had discussed earlier. Earlier I suggested we needed to educate the schools and kids about the dynamics of bullying and also offer support to the students who are the victims of bullying. And I was told that was ridiculous because only zero tolerance would work. Chuckles


I'm not saying only zero tolerance. It's just one of the things that I've included in my suggestions. Many others on here are advocated for just zero tolerance. And your articles show exactly why it alone is not helpful.

The plan I advocated is a few pages back.

Here

Here's another site that is doing what I am suggesting

http://www.education.com/reference/a...namics/?page=2

Quote:
What Can Teachers and Parents do to Prevent Bullying?
Although we argue that bullying is a natural byproduct of classroom social dynamics, we are not suggesting that it is acceptable or that it is inevitable. On the contrary, our work suggests that when teachers and parents are aware of school social dynamics they can create classroom environments that reduce the development of the structures and processes that contribute to bullying
More to read on the link
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truethat said:
When did Sweden become the benchmark for everything?

I'm just confused. I was assuming we are at the least discussing the way to deal with bullying in the US.
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We´re dealing with bullying. Unless you can show conclusively that bullying in Sweden is different from bullying in the US, an example isn´t wrong just because it´s from Sweden.

And the example about rear ending someone is not "wrong in every way possible." It is a good example of showing how the complications of liability can create a deterrent even if it's not fair. I can't imagine why you'd suggest I'm saying that people in cars are driving around rear ending other drivers on a regular basis? I mean? LOL
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She suggests that you´re saying that because, for rear-ending to be a good example for how to deal with bullying, that would have to be the case with rear-ending, and you would of course be aware of that.
 
Chaos said:
We´re dealing with bullying. Unless you can show conclusively that bullying in Sweden is different from bullying in the US, an example isn´t wrong just because it´s from Sweden.



She suggests that you´re saying that because, for rear-ending to be a good example for how to deal with bullying, that would have to be the case with rear-ending, and you would of course be aware of that.
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Well I don't think so. I used it as an example of having rules that people don't follow due to "rage issues." Road rage is a form of bullying on the roads. If people tailgate someone and they slam on their breaks then they are liable no matter what.

The crashing of the car is not necessarily the bullying unless your argument is that people only physically assault others in bullying. In my experience this is not true. Aggressive driving is a huge problem. I would imagine even in Sweden this would hold true. :)
 
President Obama & the First Lady Address Bullying in Facebook Video
Posted by Macon Phillips on March 09, 2011 at 09:04 AM EST
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Tomorrow, the President and First Lady will host parents, teachers, students, community leaders and others at a White House Conference on Bullying Prevention. WhiteHouse.gov/live will have live video throughout the day, including online chats where you can discuss bullying with experts on the subject. We’re already taking questions for one of them, and you can RSVP for a special "Facebook Live" chat here.
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http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/03/09/president-obama-first-lady-address-bullying-facebook-video
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I saw this today when I was out. The woman I was with said

"I wish they would teach this kids that it gets better, that it often happens and that it's not about THEM"

I thought of this thread.
 
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