Often times people believe that bullies do what they do because they are bad people. That is rarely the case, bullies sometimes have been victims themselves and lack the coping skills necessary to deal with their issues in a health fashion.  Comedians Key and Peele examine this philosophy in a humorous fashion.

It is bullying awareness month! So I would like to take this opportunity to shed some light on the signs and symptoms of bullying.  In addition, I would like to take a moment to talk about the pathology of a bully. As educators, we know our students, this make us the first line of defense with regard to bullying. Keep your eyes open and be aware, as you may save a child from the atrocities of bullying one day.  Below is a list of things that you can do in your classroom to combat bullying.

• Be aware, sometimes your eyes and ears can make a difference.
• Make sure that you report anything that deem as suspicious. It may seem trivial to you, but it is better to be cautious.
• No incident is "too small" to be reported.
• Be as accurate in your detailing as possible, that may make all of the difference in the world.
• Do not be afraid to call home, parents should be our allies, and remember, they cannot assist if they are unaware.
• Hall and door duty are very important, most bullying occurs in common areas during points in time when students are not supervised. Your presence is important.

In addition, people often paint pictures of bullies as cold, heartless, people. That is not often true, if you were to study the pathology of a bully, there is often times a student there that is crying out for help. So when you report an incident, in addition to getting help for the victim, you are also getting help for the bully as well.  
                                        

Special Thanks to the Community Relations team at USC Rossier Online, and especially E. Phyall for forwarding this helpful infographic.

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