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Recent horrific news report about the result of a teen being bullied in school. The incident took place in Philadelphia, Pa., on November 6, 2009. The teen being bullied retaliated with a hand gun!! Parents pay attention for the signs of your child being bullied in school. Read the recent news article:
Teen Shooter Was Bullied by Victim:
15-year-old brought gun as protection from older student
By VINCE LATTANZIO and TERESA MASTERSON
Updated 5:57 PM EST, Fri, Nov 6, 2009
A 15-year-old boy who shot a 17-year-old fellow student on a school bus Friday morning had been bullied by the victim, sources say.
The 15-year-old brought a gun for protection from the older teen, who had a history of bullying the younger boy, according to sources.
The teen who was shot on his way to school is fighting for his life, in critical condition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
The shooting happened on the bus at 57th and Pine Streets in West Philadelphia just after 8 a.m., police said. Parents at the scene say the bus was in route to a school district disciplinary school when the shooting occurred.
Gunfire rang out after the 17-year-old victim got into a fight with a 15-year old, police said. The 17-year-old was shot in the back of the head just below the ear. He was rushed to the hospital and is in critical, but stable condition.
The 15-year old alleged shooter fled the bus and was eventually taken into custody by police at 61st and Cedar Streets, authorities said. Police recovered a .25-caliber handgun on the teen's person.
Is my child being bullied in school? Parents pay attention to these signs!!
Attitude - The child that is being bullied may go to school in fear and is afraid to confide in their parents or the school administration for fear of retaliation from the student bully.
Behavior - A sudden change of not wanting to go to school is a major sign.
Physical signs - When you notice signs of cuts, scrapes or bruises or complaining of head or stomach aches.
Always losing money in school is a sign of extortion from another student.
Being hungry all day in school is a sign that your child's lunch or lunch money is being taken.
Self-esteem is diminished by being the victim of bullying.
Parents if these are some of the signs that you have noticed from your child, be proactive in rectifying the bullying problem. Here are some suggestions:
- Notify school administration about the problem, joining forces will create a united front on how to constructively handle the situation.
- Have the school contact the parents/guardians for a meeting to discuss the underlying cause of bullying behavior.
- Inform students of school policy on aggressive behavior in school and the possible consequences of detention and not being able to participate in school activities.
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If the school is not able to deal with the bullying situation teaching your child self-defense is always an option.
Protect children from bullies!!
Be a Buddy not a Bully!!
For related articles on this topic go to my web page:
"Is my child being bullied in school? Parents pay attention
"Stop hazing on high school and college campuses: What parents need to know about this problem.
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