Positive socialization is one of the most effective antidote against bullying. Schools and families have a precise responsibility in teaching the new generations how to build and maintain a positive socialization. Positive socialization is neither an innate attitude nor a natural behaviour, given for granted that the governing […]
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“No more bullying” is more than a teens’ issue. Prevention of bullying is rather a social investment. Every action aiming at improving the physical and psychological well-being of the youngest has lasting effects on the next generations. But to be effective, such investment must aim at shaping […]
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Dialogue is the only way to stop the most stubborn silence. And bullying is always a silent threat. How to stop bullying through dialogue? When it comes to bullying, it’s crucial for parents and teachers to know what to ask their children, how to talk with them, […]
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Don’t Stay Oblivious to Cyberbullying! That should be a moral imperative for each of us in order to raise awareness and start a dialogue with those who are silent victims of cyberbullying. There are neither rules nor best practices to learn and follow when it comes to cyberbullying. […]
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Anonymity, pervasivity and difficulty of traceability make cyberbullying more threatful than traditional bullying. Even if anonymity is true only in appearance, since digital footprints cannot be removed, all the above mentioned characteristics are the reasons why bullies persist on their bullying behaviours and don’t stop. Basically they […]
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Bullying has become an alarming threat even in Italy. No specific law has been issued in Italy at the moment but the already existing laws (Constitution of The Italian Republic, part one Rights and Duties of the Citizens, The Civil Code, The Penal Code) represent an almost […]
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Share to remember. Remember to share it. The development of new media has an enourmous power on young generations due to its strong influence on their behaviours both offline and online. New media are an incredible accelerator of ideas, trends and culture. They also enable networking and […]
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The opposite of bullying is empathy. Bullying is the mirror of the bad health of our society, communities and definitely schools. The growing isolation and egoism of humans has led to a total lack of interest in one another and ever-greater alienation. Indeed, alienation is the consequence […]
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Social acceptance may represent both a cause and an effect of bullying as well as one the most common psychological factors in group dynamics. High social acceptance is common among leaders and doers as well as in followers. High social acceptance is the key to enter a group, to live in a […]
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