"Bullying is . . . . and is not . . . . " (according to our school)

What is bullying? Our school principal just emailed me the parameters they use to decide whether or not bullying is taking place. This is word for word, straight off the list

Student Bullying

• Imbalance of power between bully and target
• Happens frequently (often daily)
• Pre-meditated and intent to harm; bully chooses target
• Attempt to gain material possession or power over target
• Strong emotional reaction from target
• No remorse from bully; blames target
• Short and long term negative impact on target
• Not willing to resolve problem (unless made to do so)
• Requires ongoing counseling intervention and support

This was also on the sheet, what they label "Student Conflict" and is not considered bullying

Student Conflict

• Equal power between students
• Happens occasionally
• Not pre-meditated; accidental
• No attempt to gain material possession or power
• In the moment (temporary) emotional reaction from students
• Remorse/regret from students
• No long-term negative impact on either student
• Willingness to resolve the problem
• Doesn't require ongoing counseling intervention or support

Do you agree with these parameters or disagree?

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