1 in 5 children are bullied at school :(

[Hulababy]

Article is here

I find this very sad and wondered what we could all be doing to try and reduce such high figures.

What do you think?
How can bullying be reduced in schools?

[MummyToSteven]

given the high reported incidence of bullying at break/lunch periods, I wonder if more lunchtime clubs/structured activities at lunch time would help, combined with better lunchtime supervision.

i also wonder whether some form of martial arts type thing would help improve pupils self esteeem/behaviour so that they don't react so negatively to other pupils, and find more positive ways to express themself (sorry if that sounds a bit off the wall!)

i think the fundamental point is to take bullying seriously - not sweep it under the carpet/blame the victim

[Tortington]

my ds2 stays in the library at break times to keep out of "everyones" (potential bullies) way that is despite having a brother and sister at the same school who would kill on my say so

[spacemonkey]

I also find it very sad and won't even begin to spout my ultra radical views about the education system

Actually I think mts' idea about martial arts is excellent, because the martial arts promote self-discipline and control while providing a positive outlet for aggression. So it would be a good thing for all kids, both bullies and the bullied.

[Mum2girls]

Custardo about your son about the other two killing on your say so.