Quote From: winterwarmthYeah it is unnecessary indeed.
NOT that all schools are have bullies running loose terrorizing the other kids (some do), and I don't want to give the impression that that is what I think :)
Note: I am not against public schools, I attended several good ones myself.
But I get bemused as to why the bully thing is often used as one of the biggest sales pitches against NONschool attendance. (grin)
Also, what about public schools that don't have bullies or a big bully problem?
I went to a school like that and it was actually quite refreshing and nice. It went the furthes in indicating to me that bullying was unacceptable, aside from having been treated with respect myself. I was treated with respect, therefore I treated others likewise. Bullying and disruptive behaviour was seen as a problem, not the norm.
I agree that bullying can be subtle, and not always in your face.
I'd bet most of it is out of earshot of adults. Playgrounds, lunch line, bus stop, etc.
Bullies *are* everywhere. I even get a few as clients. Some I can work with (I set my limits and they can behave) or I fire them. Yes, I fire paying clients if they're rude, obnoxious, and impossible to please or deal with.
I do think bullies are a fact of life, and the public school system doesn't corner the market on them by any stretch of the imagination.
