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Angry, bullying youths are on many parents' and principals' minds following the fatal shooting spree at Colorado's Columbine High School in 1999. Today, juvenile behavior such as taunting, teasing and threats can no longer be accepted as "simply a part of growing up." We now have lawmakers on our side -- 17 states already have anti-bullying laws on the books. Are you being pushed around by a "serial bully?" Bullies help fuel the rudeness sweeping the country -- bullying bosses and co-workers, partner abuse, student and teacher bullying -- and the results are far-reaching including stress, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, injury and even suicide. Click into bullying resources, news, and advice. Children bullying other children should not be considered part of growing up. Earlychildhood.com, a professional resource for teachers and parents, offers an insightful look at "Bullying: The Problem and How to Deal With It." They define physical and verbal bullying and you'll be amazed at the extent of the problem. They offer advice for parents and teachers on how to help curb this major social problem. What about workplace anger? David W. Earle, LPC, a consultant in improving relationship and communications skills, feels there's no place for destructive anger in the workplace. But imagine: trying to allow others to achieve their needs as well as your needs creates a "win-win" situation and a formula that helps banish anger at work. The workplace is full of anger -- no surprise, since many people are under stress. Managing anger on the job is really part of the job in this helpful feature from the Houston Chronicle. If you're a human resources professional, you're on the front lines of trying to prevent and/or alleviate workplace bullying. With 18 million work days lost each year to workplace bullying, you can even help your company's bottom line by adopting an anti-bullying policy. To employees, ignoring it is condoning it...read more about how to get a handle on this epidemic from WorkRelationships, Inc. Here's the world's leading site on drivers and driver behavior. Steer clear of road rage. Here are some wise techniques and sound advice to help you avoid confrontations and problems with aggressive drivers. The National Automobile Dealers Association and its new-car dealer members felt the time has come for a refresher course on safe -- and sane -- driving. They offer driving tips, including the a Dozen Deadly Sins, intended to improve driving skills, reduce stress, and maybe even save your life. The Iowa Dept. of Transportation offers some pointers on road rage, an aggressive driver profile, and what motorists can do adding that "He/She who drives away, lives to drive another day." Here's another site designed to help you protect you and yours by preventing road rage from escalating. You'll also find suggestions on how to start a road rage prevention campaign in your neighborhood, school or community. Are you an aggressive driver? Do you get angry behind the wheel? Do you compete with or punish other drivers? Are you impatient on the road? Take the Driver Stress Profile from the AAA's Foundation for Traffic Safety and measure your hostility on the road. Full speed ahead to this Road Rage Quiz to test your road rage quotient. If you've been told you're an aggressive driver -- a "Rager" -- here's how you can deny or confirm any bad habits. If you're interested in offering your opinion, the Opinion Center has a road rage survey -- and some editorial notes about road rage: "The breaking of traffic laws, a loss of civility with disregard for causing damage, and a desire to inflict pain upon others...People need more important things to work for than racing to and through the next red light." Flirting or hurting? For sexual harassment resources that are comprehensive, and cover the U.S. government, U.S. military, important court decisions, plus sexual harassment resources at educational institutions and professional organizations, a host of useful articles, legal sites, and relevant white papers and much more, the Univ. of North Carolina Greensboro maintains this award-winning site.
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