Over the weekend I was reading through my Facebook feed--a title really jumped out at me: "Bullying: A Rational Choice." Having a friend who teaches economics, I hear the term "rational choice" quite a bit, as that is apparently how economists view choices people make for their economic models.
Anyway, I read through the blog post and it stunned me. There is a compelling argument that is made about the origins of bullying and how it represents a social bonding experience related to conformity (increasing oxytocin), in-groups and out-groups. Fascinating. I would imagine that sharing such an article with your kids would yield some insights as well. There are some amazing sociological connections in relation to groups and group dynamics in the article.
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posted by Chuck Schallhorn
Over the weekend I was reading through my Facebook feed--a title really jumped out at me: "Bullying: A Rational Choice." Having a friend who teaches economics, I hear the term "rational choice" quite a bit, as that is apparently how economists view choices people make for their economic models. 
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