New research reveals extent of family and sibling bullying
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 05:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Children who are slapped and shouted at by their parents are more likely to bully their brothers and sisters. Findings from 'Understanding Society', a study of 40,000 UK households funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, reveals a significant link between parental behaviour and the prevalence of bullying in the home, regardless of the parents wealth or how educated they are.