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Did you ever wonder why your parents did what they did or insisted that you do certain things. It was probably because they knew better and they cared.  The Bully Proof Classroom

Sometimes we can say something to a parent that we wish we could take back. I figured this out in five minutes when I called my father cheap. Quite an experience.  The Bully Proof Classroom

A kid can get good grades for a variety of reasons; luck, benevolence, or even cheating. The good grades are nice but have they mastered the content.  Don't be fooled by straight A's. Grade Inflation is a real problem in schools today. 

When it comes to bullying, fighting really doesn't work. It becomes like mud wrestling with a pig. Everybody gets dirty, but the pig loves it. 

Four Models: The Biological/Organic, The Behavioral, The Psycho-Educational, and The Environmental. The did work but now they suffer from what I call overuse injuries. 

I like you but don't like your behavior? Stop it. You can't like someone without liking their behavior. If I don't like you the chances are pretty good that it's because of your behavior.  The Bully Proof Classroom

Keep kids in a seat all day they'll get lazy for sure. What's worse they'll lose out on recess and free play which helps build problem solving skills, resiliency, and confidence.  The Bully Proof Classroom

Circumstances should never be used as an excuse for deviant behavior. Kids and adults need to held accountable if we are going to stop the bullying epidemic.  The Bully Proof Classroom

Be not deceived. You can't inflate grades and give kids a false sense of security. Someone will tell them how smart they are at some point.  The Bully Proof Classroom

Without self control kids become entitled and believe that they have things coming to them. Until they become adults who have eaten, drank, and spent themselves into oblivion. Listen in and learn why self control is so important.  The Bully Proof Classroom

Victims of bullying don't need advice. They need someone to listen empathically. Listen in for some tips on the types of listening and how to be an empathic listener.

If you want a kid to do something tell them. Stop asking them and at times begging and start telling them.    The Bully Proof Classroom       Take A Course

Bullying is wrong and it won't be tolerated. How much more simple can we make it? Don't get bogged down by some approaches that are too complicated or just don't work.    The Bully Proof Classroom  

If you gut tells you that there is something wrong with a kid because you hear something or see something. Guess what? You own it until you report it and get some help. Trust you gut. Don't be a bystander yourself.    The Bully Proof Classroom     Take A Course

The relationships that we have with our parents creates the imprint that we carry with us throughout life.    The Bully Proof Classroom   Take A Course

Change has a way of sneaking up on you. The fiddler on the roof made some small compromises. What I present here is the end result of 40 years of small compromises.   The Bully Proof Classroom  

Disrespect is pervasive in society. In order to solve this problem in our schools a comprehensive approach needs to be taken. This should involve the school, the parents, and the community.    The Bully Proof Classroom   Take A Course

Sometimes it’s hard to get work out of kids that just don’t care. I wonder at times if I’m a dentist or a teacher. Here are some tips on dealing with kids who are just plain apathetic.   The Bully Proof Classroom  

There are behaviors that can weaken any school or organization. When to many of these behaviors exist they become like kryptonite, and then even superman can’t help.   The Bully Proof Classroom  

A healthy fear helps to motivate and can promote academic and behavioral success.   The Bully Proof Classroom   Take A Course

In order for respect to be learned we have to correct kids for disrespect.   The Bully Proof Classroom   Take A Course

Sometimes there is more caught than taught. Character education is a dying art. If we want to stop bullying we have to start teaching character once again in our schools.   The Bully Proof Classroom  

Somethings are black or white with no gray area. Bullying is one of them. It’s wrong and it should never be tolerated. The Bully Proof Classroom

Freedom of speech is not the freedom to say what you want but the wisdom to say what you ought. Always remember you can’t yell fire in Macy’s. Unless of course there’s a fire.   The Bully Proof Classroom  

Everything doesn’t require our agreement, but sometime we have to cooperate with a group, school, or maybe even our family in order to problem solve and create harmony.   The Bully Proof Classroom