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Teaching Boys to Cope with Feelings
If Your Son Is a Bully
Original Content  |  July 24, 2008
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The majority of schools have a zero-tolerance policy for bullies, but this can often lead to more violence. To help their sons, parents can take steps to find better ways to deal with their feelings.

  • If your son is a bully, teach him healthy ways to express pain.
  • Create safe, shame-free zones where your son can go to retreat and talk about his feelings.
 
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