Bullying

This publication discusses the facts of the impact of bullying on children and young people in depth. Defining bullying and the typical targets and characteristics of children and young people who are actually the bullies or being bullied clearly raises the issue. The intensity of the problem is highlighted at all possible levels and typical signs and characteristics of bullying are extensively investigated. In this publication practical pastoral guidelines are also offered to help people who are confronted with bullying. In addition a Family Internet Safety Contract bully-questionnaires important web pages and contact information are offered which can be of great help to counsellors parents teachers children and young people.- Dr Rudy Denton. North-West University South Africa