An effective school bullying policy should include the following essential elements: 1. Definition of Bullying: The policy must clearly define bullying in all its forms—physical, verbal, and cyberbullying. For instance, physical bullying can involve hitting, pushing, or theft; verbal bullying includes name-calling, teasing, and spreading rumors; and cyberbullying covers sending harmful messages or posting embarrassing […]
The “Lucifer Effect” is a term popularized by psychologist Philip Zimbardo to explain how ordinary people can commit acts of cruelty or evil when placed in certain circumstances. This concept, deeply rooted in Zimbardo’s famous Stanford Prison Experiment, explores how situational forces, power dynamics, and social pressure can push otherwise decent individuals to act in […]
Have you ever heard the phrase, “It’s your fault”? It stings, doesn’t it? No one likes to be blamed, especially when they feel they’ve done their best or when circumstances were beyond their control. But what if we took a moment to rethink this idea? What if owning our part in situations, even the tough […]
Recently, during a presentation on bullying for a school service center, some parents shared heartbreaking stories of children facing bullying and isolation at school. This reminded me of the importance of distinguishing between rudeness, meanness, and bullying. Rudeness: Rudeness involves hurting someone unintentionally. For example, a child might throw leaves in another child’s face without […]
A teacher enthusiastically enters his classroom on a bright Monday morning, holding an apple in his hand. Lifting the apple into the air, he asks his students to tell him what he’s holding. His students, a little confused, look at him as if he’s crazy. Before even giving them time to respond, the teacher exclaims: […]