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Is your child a bully?
Does your child's behaviour make you wonder whether she is poised to become the next class bully - or how he would react to demands made by a pushy peer? Take this quiz to see if your kid shows signs of a bully within, and test his or her ability to handle power dynamics in school and social situations.

Contributed by Dr. Larry Craft. Dr. Craft, an industrial psychologist, has spent more than 20 years developing personality tests, including the Craft Personality Questionnaire and the Parenting Profile Questionnaire

 

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1. In social situations with peers, your child:
  Tends to be the person other people go to with their problems; she is eager to help.
  Is best described as 'the quiet one'.
  Always manages to emerge as the leader of the pack.
  Is carefree and fun-loving.
 
2. How would you describe your child's conduct in school?
  You'll find my kid chatting to other kids, even while the teacher is doing a lesson; my child gets in trouble for talking too much.
  'Can't we all just get along?' would be my child's motto; she is the peacemaker who always avoids offending others.
  My child is too shy to get into trouble.
  If confronted or challenged, my child will argue or get worked up in defence of his beliefs.
 
3. When bullies try to control or boss your child around:
  It's painful to watch. My child quickly submits to the control of bullies.
  My kid swiftly and confidently takes control of the situation.
  Thank goodness my kid is a quick thinker. With a little creativity and humour, he can find a way out of a bad situation like that.
  There's safety in numbers. You'll find my child safely encased within a protective, loyal and caring peer group.
 
4. Your child's spirit is:
  Warm and caring.
  Quiet and reflective.
  Strong and confident.
  Intuitive and insightful.
 
5. How does your child handle anger or frustration?
  You can expect an earful of angry words, but he would never hurt anyone.
  That's what friends are for. She'll seek out a friend to talk to and a shoulder to cry on.
  She holds it inside and tries to ignore it.
  Watch out! My kid will demonstrate his anger towards whoever he thinks deserves it.
 
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