In order to work out this bullying problem, we cannot hand out criminal charges. If we did that, these bullies who are probably already hurting from mistreatment may not be able to leave the country, or get work as a teacher after they learn lessons. The answer is simple: help.
Now, I also believe the victim should receive help, but the bully needs to learn. They need to be rehabilitated. And guess what? It is possible.
At Waldorf, the kid who bullied me in Grade 4 would be labeled a "problem kid". He was bounced from school to school without a care for his own feelings. While he did initially start bullying, it soon stopped. Why? He was treated like a person by his teachers, not like a monster. He found acceptance for the first time. And by talking calmly about what happened over my Grade 4 year, he became a better person.
As hard as it is to accept, these people are human. They are not emotionless drones. They seek acceptance like everyone else. They need to heal, instead of there wounds being dug deeper.
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