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    • Sue Scheff: Obsessive Complusive Disorder November 16, 2009
      Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a topic we are hearing more about. As a parent, we need to be aware of the signs to determine if your child may have tendencies and if so, to address them early. Recently, Connect with Kids posted an informational article with great parenting tips and resources about OCD.Source: Connect with KidsResearch is beginning to […]
    • Sue Scheff: Movie Etiquette - Teen Behavior in the Theater November 14, 2009
      Do you know what your teen does at the movies? Movie Etiquette - talk to your teens.As a frequent movie goer, I must say if parents could see how their teens are acting in public, they would be more than humiliated. I am not saying my teens were perfect, I am almost afraid to ask them at this point (they are young adults now). I will take it a step further a […]
    • Sue Scheff: The High Price of Bullying - Florida teens tried as adults November 12, 2009
      After one of the most horrific acts of violence by teens in South Florida, which left 15-year old Michael Brewer with burns over two thirds of his body, 3 of the 5 teenagers accused of this despicable crime will be tried as adults.This is a strong and solid message by Broward Circuit Judge Lee Seidman. What type of child or teen does this unconscionable act […]
    • Sue Scheff: Parenting in the Digital Age November 10, 2009
      I created my organization, Parents Universal Resource Experts in 2001. Many parents contact us for assistance when they are at their wit’s end with their teenager. Parenting has so many more challenges since 2001, with the ever expanding technology that seems almost impossbile to keep up with.Now bullying has escalated to cyberbullying. Texting has created s […]
    • Sue Scheff: Cyberstalking and Internet Defamation Documentary - Don't Miss It! November 9, 2009
      For everyone and anyone that is reading this, you use the Internet. I recently watch the most compelling and disturbing documentary. I almost feel like Oprah when I say – you have to watch this! I have never been so moved to anger, rage, and other emotions that we are now confronted with because of monsters that lurk online.My recent book, Google Bomb, is th […]
    • Sue Scheff: Kids Who Hide Their Illiteracy November 7, 2009
      Source: Connect with KidsKids Who Hide Their Illiteracy“You always found a way to get out of it, and you got further and further behind 'cause you weren't understanding what you were reading.”– Chad, 18 years oldOne in 7 American ... 32 million ... can't read according to a new study released by the U.S. Department of Education. And some among […]
    • Sue Scheff: Bullying in Schools November 5, 2009
      Its seems that bullying is a growing and stinging problem. Years ago we remember being teased or made fun of, but today it seems bullying has become more vicious and malicious. We now know that sticks and stones can break your bones - but words CAN hurt you! The emotional damage can sting a lot longer than a physical injury.Take the time to be an educated pa […]
    • Sue Scheff: Teen Gang Rape, Teen Sexual Abuse, Teen Dating Violence November 3, 2009
      With the recent gang rape of a 15 year-old girl in Richmond, California, our country is awakening to one of the ugliest forms of abuse to teens. Sexual abuse, assault and rape of teens are horrendous and more attention needs to be brought on this subject.Teen dating violence and abuse is an issue parents need to be aware of and learn more about. Love is Not […]
    • Sue Scheff: Habits of Highly Successful Teens November 2, 2009
      I believe we all want to see our teens succeed. Here are some fantastic insight and advice from Education.com.Source: Education.com7 Habits of Highly Successful TeensFor teens, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn’t any walk in the park, either. In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey […]
    • Sue Scheff: Outrageous School Policies: What Parents Can Do October 31, 2009
      Has “zero tolerance” gone too far? I hear from parents regularly and I must admit, although I completely understand safety of our children is always a priority, some of the suspensions or incidents that land immature young students in alternative school situations, can be troubling – debatable at least. I believe each incident should be reviewed individually […]

Sue Scheff: Hazing, Bullying, Teasing

Posted on May 8, 2009 by suescheff

Source: Connect with Kids
“I think that hazing by nature is not necessarily a bad thing. It’s when it gets humiliating or cruel or overly anxiety-provoking and it becomes a traumatic event, we have to get rid of that.”
– John Lochridge, Ph.D., psychologist

Fifteen-year-old Sean Butkus sees hazing as a pretty normal part of team sports. 
“Hazing is [...]

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