A Boy the Bullies Love to Beat Up, Repeatedly
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April 16, 2008
(New York Times, March 24, 2008) The article, "A Boy the Bullies Love to Beat Up, Repeatedly," tells a powerful story of hate and exclusion in an Arkansas school and one family's decision to speak out against this violence. This article also includes a slide show and an audio piece of Billy telling his story.
Discussion Questions
- Why did Billy Wolfe decide to speak up about his experience?
- Who determines who belongs in a group?
- Why do some people bully others?
- Who is responsible for preventing bullying behavior?
- How can schools, parents and students protect those that are singled out by others?
"Conformity and Obedience," Chapter 5 Holocaust and Human Behavior
"Individual and Society," Chapter 1 Holocaust and Human Behavior
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