Articles Tagged with bullying

Bullying Between Siblings Often Dismissed

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Bullying exists between siblings but is often casually dismissed as rivalry. However, research out of the University of New Hampshire warns parents that such abuse should not be ignored as it could stem from a mental health issue or potentially cause one. Sibling bonds are complicated and influenced by factors of birth order, age gap,… Read more »

Wisconsin City Allows Police To Ticket Parents When Their Kids Bully

Bullying and Parents Responsibility

Parents in Menona, Wisconsin can now be ticketed and fined in municipal court if their kids are found to be bullying other children. The Menona City Council passed the ordinance on May 20, and their decision is now entering the national dialogue. The decision has become of interest as an increasing number of children report… Read more »

Children Don’t Want To Be Friends With The Fat Kid, Study Reveals

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An experiment reveals children would rather not be friends with the “fat kid.” Researchers from the University of Leeds (England) used a storybook model, featuring character prototypes with different body types and handicaps – drawn as overweight, normal weight, or disabled – to test the subconscious feelings and responses of children. The study, led by… Read more »

New Hampshire School Bans Dodgeball Over Bullying Potential

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Windham, NH – A strict anti-bullying campaign is leaving Windham schools without the sport of dodgeball. We’ll attempt to avoid any and all references to the 2004 comedy Dodgeball for the purposes of this article. Even though these days it is played with foam balls that don’t really hurt when they hit you and the… Read more »

Reality Shows Might Be Bad For Your Health [Study]

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Reality shows are bad for your mental health, and many fans have low-esteem, according to recent studies. Four studies on the potential impact on viewers all basically draw the same potentially negative conclusions. A panel of psychologists voiced concerns that watching reality shows could have long-term negative consequences. A glorification of bullying was also cited… Read more »

Jaide WHHS Fight: #jaide Bullying Goes Viral On Twitter [Video]

Jaide WHHS Fight: #jaide Bullying Goes Viral On Twitter [Video]

The Jaide WHHS fight video has gone viral via Twitter. This video features several teenage girl goofing off in what appears to be a locker room, with the bully getting pwned when she provokes the other girl too far. One of the girls named Jaide is calling another girl in the corner a “b*tch.” The… Read more »

13-Year-Old Girl Isolated For Having Pink Dip-Dyed Hair

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Billie Halford, 13, is an year eight pupil at the Ringwood School, (Ringwood, Hampshire UK). The teenager was pulled out of class and isolated for dip-dyeing an inch of her hair ends Manic Panic Pink, a vibrantly intense semi-permanent fuchsia. Dip-dyed, also known as the ombre look, is a fashionable trend that celebrities like Christina… Read more »

Are Charlie Brown Specials Too Mean For Kids Today?

Are Charlie Brown Specials Too Mean For Kids Today?

Gathering around the television and watching It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a tradition for a lot of families. However, one dad deems it necessary to retire the classic cartoon because of it’s unkind words and taunting messages. According to TODAY, Buzz Bishop finds that the classic movie is a bit too mean for… Read more »

Letter Calling News Anchor Obese Goes Viral [Video]

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A letter sent to a Wisconsin news anchor chastising the woman for being a poor role model because she is obese went viral online. WKBT anchor Jennifer Livingston shared her thoughts on the overweight complaint during a four-minute response aimed directly at her attacker. The letter writer called Livingston an unsuitable example for the community’s… Read more »

Chick-Fil-A Bully Fired From His Job

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Adam Smith, who has become known across America as the Chick-fil-A bully, has been fired from his job at Vante in Tuscon, Arizona. Mr. Smith was the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Tuscon based, medical device manufacturer. The company reacted quickly to Smith’s conduct, which they stated did not reflect corporate values. After… Read more »