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I would like to state two basic premises regarding the growing problem of bullying. In whatever way possible all schools should communicate to their students that school is a place that they should feel safe physically and emotionally. A method in which students feel comfortable communicating their worries and concerns should be implemented. Secondly if we are able to identify a student who bullies, we must handle it carefully. Why does this child bully? Is he angry about something? Is he a good student? Is his homelife one of shalom bayis? One thing is certain, this student displays negative behavior for a reason and it is our job along with the parents and other professionals to try and unravel this mystery.
Gershon Zeffren
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