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I’m sometimes confused why “evilizing” bullies is ok. The way they get identified seems dehumanizing. “They are the bad kid.” Maybe they are! But it seems like
by dr_dshiv 2y ago
I’m sometimes confused why “evilizing” bullies is ok. The way they get identified seems dehumanizing. “They are the bad kid.” Maybe they are! But it seems like lots of good kids bully — ie it is normal human nature. Teasing, etc.
Obviously “normal” teasing or “lite” bullying aren’t the reason bullying can be so psychologically traumatic. But I feel any approach can’t be quite right if it fights bullying by dehumanizing bullies. Especially since “hurt people hurt people” and kids are kids.
Not that anyone needs to stand up for bullies, but you know, I’m curious if someone has an opinion about this.
- justinclift 2y ago> lots of good kids bully Your concept of what a "good kid" is seems a bit off? If they're being a bully, then aren't they by definition not real good, regardless of how they're pretending towards others?
- dr_dshiv 2y agoYou are making it black and white — like some kids “are” bullies. I’m suggesting that most kids bully, some times.
- justinclift 2y ago> most kids bully Sounds like your experience is different to mine, as I'm not aware of that being the case.
- kattagarian 2y agoThis coming from a professor don't surprise me at all. Your profession is the first one to ignore or treat like it's not a big deal. "dehumanizing bullies", that's a new one