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'''Bullying''' is the use of force to get one's own way, typically for a selfish purpose at at the expense of others.  [[Censorship]] is a type of bullying. A person who perpetrates bullying is known as a [[bully]].

'''Bullying''' is the use of force to get one's own way, typically for a selfish purpose at at the expense of others.  [[Censorship]] is a type of bullying. A person who perpetrates bullying is known as a [[bully]].

In college and at many [[public school]]s, bullying takes the form of intimidating students to prevent them from expressing or defending their [[conservative]] views.  Teachers<ref>See [[professor values]].</ref> and [[liberal]] students can use [[liberal grading]] to bully students into taking [[liberal]] positions or avoiding conservative ones in classroom discussions and on papers and exams.  '''Bullying''' can be used to punish students in or outside of class for doing or saying something that is [[politically incorrect]].  An example of classroom bullying is for students to ostracize a fellow student based on a viewpoint expressed by that student.

In college and at many [[public school]]s, bullying takes the form of intimidating students to prevent them from expressing or defending their [[conservative]] views.  Teachers<ref>See [[professor values]].</ref> and [[liberal]] students can use [[liberal grading]] to bully students into accepting [[liberal]] positions or avoiding conservative ones in classroom discussions and on papers and exams.  '''Bullying''' can be used to punish students in or outside of class for doing or saying something that is [[politically incorrect]].  An example of classroom bullying is for students to ostracize a fellow student based on a viewpoint expressed by that student.

== Bullying by Children ==

== Bullying by Children ==

*Many teachers and parents tell children not to "tattle," and to resolve their problems themselves.<ref name="lfcc">[http://www.lfcc.on.ca/bully.htm]</ref>

*Many teachers and parents tell children not to "tattle," and to resolve their problems themselves.<ref name="lfcc">[http://www.lfcc.on.ca/bully.htm]</ref>

Many academic approaches go out of their way to mention using any kind of adult force (let alone [[punishment]]) to stop bullies. One Canadian program is an exception:

Many academic approaches go out of their way not to mention using any kind of adult force (let alone [[punishment]]) to stop bullies. One Canadian program is an exception:

:If the bullies will not change their behavior, despite concerted efforts by school personnel, the bullies, and not the victims, should be the ones who are removed from the class or school, or transferred to another program. Consequences for the perpetrators will be of considerable interest to all students, and will set the tone for future situations.<ref name="lfcc" />

:If the bullies will not change their behavior, despite concerted efforts by school personnel, the bullies, and not the victims, should be the ones who are removed from the class or school, or transferred to another program. Consequences for the perpetrators will be of considerable interest to all students, and will set the tone for future situations.<ref name="lfcc" />

==Response and Prevention of Bullying==

==Response and Prevention of Bullying==

Besides telling an adult, there are other things kids can do to stop themselves from being bullied or prevent bullying in the first place. They include but are not limited to

Besides telling an adult, there are other things kids can do to stop themselves from being bullied or prevent bullying in the first place. They include but are not limited to

# Taking a self-defence course and not being afraid to fight back if provoked

# Learning self defense and not being afraid to fight back if provoked.

# Gathering up a large posse of friends to help defend yourself

# Gathering up a large posse of friends to help defend yourself.

# Lifting weights and taking protein supplements to get bigger (this is only appropriate for high school students, before the age of 14 or 15, kids usually don't have enough testosterone to build muscle and weight training before 14 can be dangerous).

# Lifting weights and taking protein supplements to get bigger (this is only appropriate for high school students, before the age of 14 or 15, kids usually don't have enough testosterone to build muscle and weight training before 14 can be dangerous).

# Picking up for smaller, younger, and weaker kids. This sends a message that bullying will not be tolerated.

# Picking up for smaller, younger, and weaker kids. This sends a message that bullying will not be tolerated.

# Tolerance of those who are different.

# Tolerance of those who are different.

# Teachers taking a more proactive role and nipping bullying in the bud when it crops up

# Teachers taking a more proactive role and nipping bullying in the bud when it crops up.

# Ridiculing and shunning those who repeatedly engage in bullying

# Ridiculing and shunning those who repeatedly engage in bullying.

# Longer suspensions and expulsions for the worst offenders

# Longer suspensions and expulsions, or in extreme cases, criminal charges for the worst offenders.

# Criminal charges for the worst offenders

# Return of classroom prayer and teaching of proper morals and why bullying is inherently evil and wrong.

# Return of classroom prayer and teaching of proper morals and why bullying is inherently evil and wrong

# Parents punishing children who bully others.

# Parents punishing children who bully others

# Staying active and participating in sports (team or individual) and/or martial arts. Athletic and strong children are much less likely to be bullied.

# Staying active and participating in sports (team or individual) and/or martial arts. Athletic and strong children are much less likely to be bullied.

# Parents teaching kids proper social skills so they are less likely to be bullied.

# Parents teaching kids proper social skills so they are less likely to be bullied.

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