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Childcare practitioners should be careful in labeling a child a "bully". This is paramount for two reasons; one reason is that "bully" sounds demeaning, labels the child and decreases their self-esteem and the second reason is that there are better ways of addressing the issue. Children may 'open up' to adults and say what is bothering them, perhaps through role play or a mediation forum. If a childcare practitioner talks to each child individually at a pre-arranged time and place, then the child may be less pressured into lying.
However, the practitioner must also be aware not to make any promises of confidentiality to the child, as they must disclose a full account, using their words. This applies out of class as well. The practitioner must not influence the disclosure.
We may cause more damage in trying to deal with a dispute, than the dispute itself. While we may be called upon to be the Judge - it is a fine judgment call.
CM
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