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Studies Reveal Why Kids Get Bullied and Rejected

Posted by kdawson on from the see-my-finger-see-my-thumb dept.

Thelasko writes "I'm sure many here have been the victim of bullying at some point in their lives. A new study suggests why. '...now researchers have found at least three factors in a child's behavior that can lead to social rejection. The factors involve a child's inability to pick up on and respond to nonverbal cues from their pals.' The article sketches out some ways teachers and councilors are working with bullied kids to help them develop the missing social skills."

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  1. Context by Chris+Lawrence · · Score: 3, Funny

    Interesting, but very the analysis lacks any cultural context. Is this really the fault (or failing) of the victims, or a consequence of the values and morals of our society and culture? The only way to answer that question is through a comparison to other cultures, past and present. The report seems to accept certain social behaviours as given or natural when perhaps they are only specific to our culture. I think more study is needed.

  2. Re:I could have told you that. by XPeter · · Score: 5, Funny

    Better yet, lets listen to an AC!

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  3. Re:I could have told you that. by Hojima · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well it's a little more credible than the study. According to the scientists in this investigation, the bullies tend to be inbred or borderline retarded students that feel insecure about their low intelligence (which is incidentally correlated with having a small penis), and with such a lack of resolve, they will resort to using irrational violence against those who are smart. The scientists also note that 95% of these bullies go on to become flagrant homosexuals, the majority of them, in denial.

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  4. Re:From the Article by wisnoskij · · Score: 4, Funny

    I think the number one need of any human might actually be air.

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  5. Re:I could have told you that. by Colonel+Korn · · Score: 4, Funny

    Some people can't be bought, bargained or reasoned with.

    Yes, and they absolutely will not stop.

    If you beat up the kids who bully you, they often will stop. There are downsides, as well (see Ender's Game).

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  6. Re:Help the victims by PCM2 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Are you saying AP style is preferred these days?

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