Bullying in public schools across America has spiraled out of control. Family values instilled in our American children have taken a warped turn. The Today show on NBC reported four teen suicides at Mentor High School in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday morning, October 9, 2010. Two families of teen victims, Eric and Sladjana, argued against the public school district, that [...]

(Find the original article at http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/10/07/ways-parents-protect-kids-cyberbullying/) Concerns about cyberbullying have moved back to the front burner amid the agony over a Rutgers University student’s suicide after two fellow students were accused of secretly streaming video of him in a sexual encounter with a man over the Internet. Cyberbullying is particularly scary for parents; it goes beyond simply keeping your kids [...]

(Reprint of an article at: http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/10/05/bystanders-play-key-role-in-bullying-expert-says/) While bullying is often seen as a two-character act, psychologists say bystanders, including parents, teachers and students, can play critical roles in either enabling or defusing bullying. “When other kids that were bystanders intervened on behalf of the victim, the victim was less likely to experience anxiety or depression,” said Dr. Catherine Bradshaw, associate [...]

This is a reprint of a blog post at: http://elev8.com/love-family/parenting/robindownes/9-tips-to-protect-your-child-from-bullies/ 1. Take action if you learn your child is being bullied. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to teach your child how to properly respond. 2. Teach your child by example. Research shows that children who witness violence and aggression at home have a higher risk of becoming a bully, [...]