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Teachable Moments: Bullying and peer acceptance

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For South Carolina Public Radio, I'm Dr. Rénard Harris from the College of Charleston. This is Teachable Moments, a minute of education for students and parents.

The beginning of the school year brings challenges and excitement for students and families. One of the most concerning issues is being accepted by peers.

Bullying is a pervasive issue that can lead to low self-esteem, health problems, poor grades and even suicidal thoughts. Nationally 1 out of 5 students between the ages of 12 and 18 are bullied every year.

When bullied, students need support from adults and peers. Most importantly, they need to feel that they can talk to someone about their experiences.

While there is no simple solution to eradicate bullying, numerous resources are available to provide support to those in need.

For the College of Charleston, I’m Dr. Rénard Harris.

Rénard Harris is an Associate Professor of Management in the School of Business at the College of Charleston (2022-present). He teaches courses in Leadership and courses in Managing Diversity. His leadership course focuses on the dynamics of effective leadership, positive influence, and clear vision. His Managing Diversity course focuses on exploring culture, experiences, and identity as asset and resource of those less heard and less seen.