The article discusses parental reactions to accusations of child bullying, examining a mother's belief in extenuating circumstances. It emphasizes that bullyingâdefined as deliberate harm to a weaker individualâis damaging for both victims and aggressors. Research indicates that children who engage in bullying may face mental health issues later in life. The author suggests that while some situations may evoke empathy for the bully, the behavior itself should not be tolerated, highlighting the importance of intervention and guidance for children involved in bullying, whether as victims or aggressors.
"Bullying means that someone repeatedly and deliberately hurts a less powerful person. Bullying is a very unhealthy and potentially damaging behavior, for both the target and the bully."
"If your child is being accused of bullying another, it can be surprising and upsetting. As a parent, you have many options to help your child understand their behavior and why it was seen as bullying."
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