There are myriad opinions on why kids bully, how to get rid of bullying in schools and whether eliminating bullying altogether is even possible. But for a lot of those issues, the voices are coming indirectly -- from parents, teachers and others who aren't the direct perpetrators or victims. In a new video by The Fine Bros, filmmakers Benny and Rafi Fine go straight to the source and talk to kids about bullying. Watch the video above as kids react to a video of a student victim standing up to his bully, and hear what these kids have to say about what a bully is, how to handle a bullying situation, whether cyber bullying is worse and what they think schools should really be doing to combat bullying. BLOG POSTS | Natalie Ravitz: Sex Ed in New York City Schools: The Facts Sex sells. That's why for the past week newspapers and blogs have plastered their front pages with articles dissecting and lambasting New York City's new sex education mandate and recommended curriculum. | | Paula Allen-Meares: More Focus on Math, Science Education Vital to Economic Progress A great deal of attention recently has been focused on an issue of real importance to the future of our nation -- the need to train more undergraduates, especially blacks, Hispanics and women, in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. | | Dean Shareski: Never Ask People What They Want Will we really be able to create something awesome by asking people what they want? I think the average parent, taxpayer, student and even the average teacher just wants a system that's better. | | Brandy Williams: Failure Is the Best Option Failure, after all, is a scary thought. Therefore, people often want to avoid what they do not want to face. The bottom line is this: When kids do not learn how to cope with failing, they learn how to escape it. | | Michael Haberman: Meet Our New President of External Relations The solutions to the problems confronting our nation's education system are complex, and no one person or organization has all of the answers. But, if principals reach out into their community, they will find that many solutions are waiting just outside their doors. | | MOST POPULAR ON HUFFINGTONPOST.COM |
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