Sticks and Stones: School bullying rates may reflect an intolerant culture - but cultures changeDoes our bullying problem reflect an intolerant and violent culture – or is it just human nature? Children's inability to develop empathy until adolescence does not mean bullying is part of human nature, a registered psychologist says. READ MORE:* Sticks and Stones: Concern bullying is 'not a top priority'* Sticks and Stones: Preventing bullying is complex and legally fraughtn/a Victoria University's Dr Vanessa Green specialises in bullying and peer relationships. It has "transformed a lot of schools' cultures", Cormick said, but others say its focus on wellbeing is not enough to tackle bullying head-on. IAIN MCGREGOR/STUFF Human Rights Commissioner David Rutherford says investing in wellbeing in schools hasn't proved successful in tackling bullying rates.

Source: Stuff May 01, 2018 16:52 UTC