Sometimes children are ignored or
teased by classmates because there is something «different» about them that sets them apart from other children.
The SSSC classmate support scale seems to tap esteem and companionship dimensions of support (e.g., the extent to which the child is «liked the way they are» and that classmates «ask them to join in play or games») and the absence of
teasing by classmates (e.g., «don't make fun of them»).
For example, consider a young girl
teased by a classmate.
An example might be a youth who has been physically abused who responds to
teasing by a classmate with physical aggression - a «fight or flight» response to stress.
Not exact matches
Retha Powers recalls being
teased in grammar school
by a mean
classmate, before she expresses her concern about the welfare of her 6 year - old daughter, Isa.
The results reported
by independent research firm, Compass Consulting, show that the Connect with Kids program improves student behavior in significant and important ways across multiple character skills, including
teasing and bullying behaviors, cheating and lying, respect for
classmates and teachers, violence prevention, and academic perseverance.
Shy, passive children who are actively disliked and rejected
by classmates often become
teased and victimized.