Years ago, working an infant school dinner lady, I was keen to sort out bullies.
One used to walk up to other kids, engage them in conversation and then suddenly kick them. Most kids were terrified of him. I kept a close eye on him but couldn't prevent every kick.

Anyway... to cut a long story short, when a teacher had the genius idea of making him wear flipflops so he couldn't kick, he found himself on the receiving end for a change with lots of adult blind eyes turned.

I recently heard that he's been in prison for knife offences as an adult. He can't be more than 24. I somehow doubt he'll see 30.
(Juan Quar is clinging to her front teeth on, Wed 20 May 2009, 6:25, 2 replies)

Brilliant!
Hey, that could work really well in schools. You're a bully? On with the pink fluffy slippers with the bunny ears.
( uberdeity Wondered why Owen Lars knew of the term "hell" on, Wed 20 May 2009, 9:40, closed)

Yup, it works on so many levels.
It prevents further bullying but also stigmatises and attracts disdain. Schools should take it up.
(Juan Quar is clinging to her front teeth on, Wed 20 May 2009, 12:41, closed)