Bullying is a serious issue. Cries to do something—anything—have triggered new legislation, school assemblies, and pressure to punish those who hurt others. The tenor of the discussion is one of grave concern mixed with moral panic. As difficult as it is to step back and gain perspective, we must do so in order to actually address the problem. As researchers, we have found that misunderstandings undermine interventions.  With this in mind, we would like to offer five aspects of bullying that must be broadly understood in order to move from awareness to action.

via Five Misunderstandings About Bullying – Ideas Market – WSJ.