Gossiping, rumors, backstabbing and exclusion,
and are frequent tools to victimize other girls. The
plotting and scheming that goes on between girls are all covert acts
of aggression.
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Sense of Belonging:
Kids want to fit in and they join their peers in teasing other
children. The fear of not being a part of the 'popular' group drives
them to be a mute spectator or a participant in bullying other
friends or classmates.
Boredom, Drama:
Strange but true, research states that
teenagers looking for excitement resort to bullying. Other reasons
include disparity between lifestyles, and to a certain extent depend
on race and ethnicity.
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What makes relational aggression so scary
is that both girls and society think it's a
common behavior that is tolerated by peers, school
officials, and parents. Much of the verbal abuse and most damaging
behavior is indirect and not visible to adults.
Relational aggression not only effects the
victim, but everyone involved: the aggressor, the victim, and the
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Increase
awareness so everyone understands what
relational aggression is and ways to fight it.
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Discuss
it with children to make sure they know the effects of
relational aggression
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Helping
kids understand the quality of empathy is essential. Make
them understand the need for understanding other’s feelings
and being considerate towards others.
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Teach
them the importance of building lasting friendships.
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Trust
the victim. Girls are good at concealing their aggression;
always watch out for small hints and signs.
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Parents
of both the victims and perpetrators should be involved in
every step of counseling. |
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