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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's a quite normal developmental phase. Read untangled.[/quote]

It's not normal. It may be common, but there it is always a signal something is wrong whether it is an empathy deficit, a problem at home, depression, narcissism or just experimenting with cruelty it is not normal. Normal implies healthy and it is not healthy for anyone involved. Check out the research as opposed to a clinician/author's views based on her or his opinion.[/quote]

No. Normal implies “typical.”  It’s a developmental phase in a typical kid. I see lots of good kids who occasionally do mean things. It happens to the best of them. Maybe even your kid. [/quote]

Bullying behavior is not a typical developmental phase. Being mean now and then sure OK kids experiment a bit. It is not normal to bully. The majority of kids have developed enough empathy or morality not to be a downright bully and those who haven't' need help.[/quote]

+1. Bullying isn't a one-time jerk move or kids who "occasionally do mean things." It involves repeatedly targeting someone to socially isolate and terrorize them. Any time I've seen this level, there's something going on at home.[/quote]

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