in some cultures kids are allowed to express themselves and given a boot everyonce in a while to correct them. Others train, coach, give time outs but still cant figure out how to curb the "bullying" problem.

Derryboy, was disrespected by kids... i was almost run over by some kids in a mustang at Hyaat Plaza. Pure unadulterated disrespect for another human being.... (i bet you if i met them in a Majlis, they would be the most hospitable people ever....) The fact is they dont have to see u again ... so they as they really felt like, but this happens anywhere in the world. There is a lot of mistrust or prejudice going around especially now...

i believe hatred is a learnt behavior and the parents have to teach their children... that all human beings are equal regardless of their skin color, language, social standing(being the most important) etc...

Ahmad44.. once Dr.Phil was talking abt 7 tools to help manner kids or something and what came to my mind was - table tennis racket, back side of really long screw driver... :) did u get any of that as a kid???