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The typical victims of bullying are the ones that don't act to stop it. That's why they're being bullied in the first place. I don't want to victim blame, bec
by kbelder 6y ago
The typical victims of bullying are the ones that don't act to stop it. That's why they're being bullied in the first place.
I don't want to victim blame, because they are victims... but it's often enabled by their own character traits. They'll be greatly helped throughout life if they acquire the ability to defend themselves.
- giantg2 6y agoI generally agree. One thing to point out though, is that under zero tolerance policies, some victims who do have the ability to defend themselves are forced to work within a regulatory framework that would severely punish them for doing so, to the point that being the victim of a bully is less harmful or more tolerable than being a victim of the system. Likewise, those who don't have the ability to defend themselves would be less motivated to learn those skills if they know the system would punish them (why learn it if you're not allowed to use it?).