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Bullying is founded on selfishness and self-absorption. The desire to ridicule, judge or attack others - either on- or offline - reflects a desire to feel valued. Other people's emotions are used as a ladder on which to climb to self-importance.
Attacks on others, in order to alleviate personal insecurities or self- hatred, are often directed at children - and adults - with disabilities. In 2011, AbilityPath.org released a report called Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, which revealed that nearly 85 per cent of children who have special needs experience bullying.
That figure may prompt feelings of disgust, rage, incomprehension or anger. But beyond these emotions is another option: consciousness. We can commit to intervention through education.
However,...