AnswerIndirect bullying which includes name-calling, ignoring, etc. may be successfully ignored. The person doing the bullying may stop the behavior if the one being bullied doesn't react. Direct bullying which includes physical abuse is quite serious and should be dealt with as soon as possible. Children should be encouraged to seek out a trusted authority figure to help deal with this problem.

AnswerVarious schools are taking different actions to prevent bullying. One of the things some schools are doing is to implement a workshop for staff on how to deal with bullying.

AnswerIf you are starting family counseling there will definitely be a psychiatrist presiding. Sometimes you will even have more than one for a larger family.