Tuesday 20 January 2009

Being called names such as "ranga" could be good for young people

From The Daily Telegraph:
IF your child is being teased in the playground - don't worry, it's good for building character.

New research has found playful teasing, and being called names such as "ranga", could be good for young people because it helps them bond and develop social skills.

It may even make "victims" more likely to take on leadership roles in the long term. Dr Erin Heerey, of the University of Bangor in North Wales, studied a group of university students in California and found that their "playful humiliations" led to them becoming better friends.
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1 comment:

Pat said...

That's ridiculous, do all the studies you like. Childhood teasing scars many people permanently. The chance that it may help "them bond and develop social skills" by no means justifies the pain and hurt bullying can cause.