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Bullying is a distinct form of power that aims to humiliate, not just control. It's more about inflicting hurt than achieving specific goals.
Bullying often comes from those who feel powerless or who are taking pleasure in hurting others. It lacks a clear purpose and can escalate wildly.
It's a social act that depends on having victims and followers. However, it is irresponsible and often leaves people feeling anxious and drained.

Many serious issues stem from troubled home environments rather than just bullying at school. A supportive home life is really important for children's mental health.
Kids often act out or show strange behaviors due to trauma at home, and these issues can be overlooked or not understood by others. Parents play a huge role in shaping their child's well-being.
There's a big need for society to talk more openly about child abuse and hold parents accountable. It's crucial to recognize that many violent behaviors in youth can often be traced back to a harmful upbringing.

A recent study found that about 24% of lawyers faced bullying in just a year. That's a pretty high number for a profession where respect is key.
Bullying affects certain groups more, like women and people of color. This shows some ongoing challenges in promoting equality in the legal field.
Many lawyers don't report bullying because they fear backlash or think nothing will change. Employers need to take this seriously and create a safer workplace culture.

Smartphones in schools are a big distraction, and many people think they should be banned. Too many notifications from social apps during class just makes it hard for kids to focus.
Social media can harm kids, especially girls, by exposing them to things like cyberbullying and unwanted advances. Many parents want more safety and protection for their children online.
There's a scary trend called sextortion where scammers take advantage of kids online. It's important for parents to talk to their kids about it so they know how to handle such situations.

American capitalism is harsh and worsened by the control of moneyed interests.
The battle ahead is for democracy, the rule of law, and against neofascism.
To achieve a better society, American capitalism must be reformed to benefit the majority.

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Kindergarten teacher morality is about not recognizing who the real aggressor is in a conflict. It's like saying both kids in a fight are wrong, even if one started it.
Some people, like Mr. Calm and Collected, don't see the whole picture and often side with the aggressor. They might think they’re being fair, but they actually dismiss the real issues.
This type of perspective can let bullying continue unchecked online. It shows a lack of good judgment and can make the situation worse for the person being targeted.

Being a bully is linked to higher likelihood of having had sexual intercourse.
Visual cues like business clothing and books are associated with high intelligence on social media.
Men often report falling in love faster than women in relationships.

A call for online bullying can have real consequences on mental health.
It's important to consider others' well-being before engaging in online attacks.
Online behavior can influence and reflect broader societal norms.

A Finnish 12-year-old school shooter showed similarities to US school shooter profiles, highlighting the commonality between different countries.
Handguns are a significant challenge for school security due to their concealability and difficulty to detect, requiring extensive screening measures to prevent incidents.
Prevention of school shootings involves limiting access to both handguns and rifles, as well as spotting warning signs early to intervene effectively and avoid crisis escalation.

Dominic Raab's resignation may not be significant due to the limited role of Deputy Prime Ministers in the British system.
Raab's behavior and reputation revealed more about the culture of Westminster than his actual actions.
The public's perception of politicians is generally low, making scandals like Raab's unlikely to drastically change voting preferences.

The definition of "bullying" has expanded so much that it's losing its true meaning of powerful people intimidating the powerless.
Online trolling and cyberbullying can have devastating real-life consequences, like disrupting a family's grieving process.
There are instances of heart-wrenching online harassment, but on a lighter note, there's a young food critic making waves on YouTube.