Worse Than Sticks and Stones: Lessons from Research on Ridicule.

Brendtro, Larry K.

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ERIC Number: EJ632221

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Publication Date: 2001

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Worse Than Sticks and Stones: Lessons from Research on Ridicule.

Brendtro, Larry K.

Reclaiming Children and Youth, v10 n1 p47-49,53 Spr 2001

Research on bullying has demonstrated the negative effects it has on both protagonist and victim. Schools ignore this dynamic at their own risk because ridicule can also lead to explosive incidents. Schools need to address this challenge by replacing a culture of hostile cliques with a climate of respect. (BF)

Descriptors: Bullying, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Adjustment, Intervention, Morale, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, School Culture, School Role, Student Subcultures, Teacher Response, Teacher Role

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