Ask a child psychologist.(bullying) From: Instructor (1990) | Date: March 1, 2008| Author: Brodkin, Adele M. | COPYRIGHT 2008 Scholastic, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Q A child in my fifth-grade homeroom is a frequent victim of bullying and teasing. I know it's important to enforce a rule of zero-tolerance for bullying. But at the same time, is there a way I can help this boy get free of his role as the victim?

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A Without implying any blame on his part, you can indeed help a bullying victim to avoid the role. First, ask yourself, "What makes this child an easy target?" Does he give in to bullies' thre...

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