Doctors’ Group Vows To Fight Kid Violence

Children’s doctors are getting advice on how to help prevent bullying and dating violence. The tips come from their national group, the American Academy of Pediatrics. This is the group’s most detailed policy ever on youth violence. It says doctors should urge parents to discuss bullying and to teach kids how to resolve conflicts peacefully. Doctors should promote respect in dating relationships. And they should volunteer to give talks on these topics. The policy says a supportive early home life can reduce children’s chances of being victims. Family meals and time together can help. The policy also endorses a European program to prevent bullying. It stresses the role of bystanders. The journal Pediatrics published the policy online. The Associated Press wrote about it June 15.