by DrRobyn on January 25, 2010
Think it can’t happen? Think that someone needs a weapon to kill? Nope, just a bad attitude and no empathy or respect for anyone else– not even themselves.
Bullying happens. Believe me I know. As you may have read in past articles or in the Patriot Ledger the other day, I was a victim of bullying [...]
by DrRobyn on December 8, 2009
At a time when most 6th graders would rather crawl up and die than to be seen as “different,” it’s an anomaly that one boy would endure taunts, teasing, bullying and rude comments to grow his hair out “and look like a girl” for a good cause. David Stearns of Appleton, ME, (Powerful student at [...]
by DrRobyn on September 15, 2009
Dr. Robyn Silverman
When I was in 5th grade, I was bullied.
It was one of the worst years of my life—perhaps THE worst—because going to school was so horrible and yet I had to do it 5 days a week. I still remember the knots in the pit of my stomach—waiting on line to go into [...]
by DrRobyn on September 15, 2009
Dr. Robyn Silverman
For me, it didn’t have to do with weight or body image. But for so many, it does.Whatever the reason, we’ve got to do something. Anything. Watching people point fingers and put temporary band-aids in place that aren’t being followed in the first place isn’t helping anyone. Not the teachers. Not the bullies. [...]
by DrRobyn on August 25, 2008
Bullied: The Fallout of No Child Left Behind?
Dr. Robyn J.A. SIlverman
Dr. Robyn–One of my daughters (I have 9 yo twin girls) is being bullied terribly. I have spoken to the teacher, principle, adjustment counselor. I have even had Tim and Kim speak with her this week because she brings it home to hurt her sister [...]
by DrRobyn on April 24, 2008
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After writing about the prevalence of bullying in our schools yesterday and alluding to the violence in video games, I wanted to bring something to your attention. Here is an example of an enhanced, newly re-released addition of the “Bully” video game that came out last month. It focuses on bullying and violence in [...]
by DrRobyn on April 24, 2008
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After writing about the prevalence of bullying in our schools yesterday and alluding to the violence in video games, I wanted to bring something to your attention. Here is an example of an enhanced, newly re-released addition of the “Bully” video game that came out last month. It focuses on bullying and violence in [...]
by DrRobyn on April 24, 2008
After the newest “copycat” video from Clarkville, Indiana showing middle school girls beating up a classmate, people are wondering just how prevalent bullying is these days. Parents are concerned. Is my child videotaping a fight and putting it up on YouTube? Could they do such a thing?
Many people underestimate how often bullying occurs. [...]
by DrRobyn on April 8, 2008
After an extremely disturbing YouTube video surfaced showing 8 teens from Florida beating of another teen, parents are confused and horrified. The victim was treated for a concussion and numerous bruises and the attackers were arrested.
Eight teens all working together to beat up another teen? Was this a result of negative peer pressure gone to [...]
