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FWIW, the life rules are not unique to Beauvior. Many (perhaps all) schools, including public schools, have social programs like this built into the curriculum and culture of the school. Nonetheless, bullying or social aggression happens everywhere in spite of these programs. So, when that program isn't enough (as some Beauvior families posting here suggest), then what?[/quote]

That's an excellent point.

Sometimes, it's helpful to have the bully and their family to receive counseling.  Bullying rarely occurs without some kind of trigger in the family environment, whether it's poor parenting, underlying tension in the home, or outright abuse.  Sometimes dynamics occur between specific kids and breaking them up helps.

Ultimately, however, the school has to be willing to apply escalating discipline -- including to a group of children.  Where Beauvoir sometimes goes wrong is being too gentle, and failing to punish bullying behavior. If there's no real discipline, there's no real incentive for kids to change their behavior.   [/quote]

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