Bullying can have a serious impact on children's mental well-being, academic performance and overall development. However, it can be difficult to pinpoint when bullying is occurring because children often do not inform adults about such behavior due to societal...
Bullying
When does bullying become a legal issue?
Some people may believe that bullying is a common issue that most children will deal with at some point. But being bullied can be quite harmful for a child. California parents may be worried about their children’s mental health when they are bullied at school or...
Helping your kid through cyberbullying
High school bullies no longer confine their cruel behavior to the school premises. Now, they even use social media to inflict emotional harm on their target. As a result, victims often suffer lower self-esteem and heightened anxiety. In extreme cases, it may lead them...
When is student behavior considered bullying?
It might be easy to brush off student behavior as playful or mischievous. However, their actions could be bullying based on California's anti-bullying policies. Their conduct could become harmful if allowed to continue. Fortunately, the law has provisions defining...
Virtual bullying may occur in many school environments
Many schools may use various types of technology to aid in teaching kids and helping them prepare for the future. While access to technology can be beneficial in numerous ways, sometimes there may also be certain risks involved, especially if faculty members and staff...
Bullying remains an issue in many school environments
While it might not be uncommon for many kids to experience some form of teasing at school, there are times when the treatment kids experience may be more harmful in nature. Bullying remains a common concern in many school environments and those who experience such...
Possible effects of bullying on school-age children
Parents may rely on teachers and staff to protect the well-being of their children by monitoring the behaviors of students and responding to any issues that arise. Unfortunately, bullying is an issue that continues to affect many children and if staff members fail to...
What are a California school’s obligations to stop bullying?
State laws specifically require California’s public schools to take steps to prevent all types of bullying. Although California has other anti-bullying rules, a more recent statute called Seth’s Law does a good job of setting out exactly what educational institutions...
Many types of bullying are harmful
Students are returning to California’s schools, and everyone is still using their smartphones and computers. These may also be ground zero for different types of obvious and subtle bullying. Physical One of the most obvious and easily-identifiable types of bullying...
The signs of school bullying and its long-term effects
When a child is bullied at school, it can have devastating effects. He or she can suffer from social, emotional and physical isolation and damage that can last long after the child leaves school. Signs of bullying and school responsibility Bullying can be physical,...