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What to do when your child is the bully: Chicago parents weigh in
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Kate Atkins-Trimnell
Chely Carrillo
Lisa Cheruff
Lolita Cusic
Tracie Guzolek
Jiye Lee
Jeff Mezydlo
Rani Morrison
Rebecca Moulfarha
Kerry Quirin 
Brian Reilly
Anne Rezabek
Aileen Robinson
Ryan Salzwedel
Jackie Sergeant
Mona Shah
Cherish Walsh
Monique Zipperich
Trish Muro
Heather Earnhart
Rebecca Pobloske
A comment about bullying should be taken seriously. When talking with my child, I would first explain that I love him, but that this behavior is unacceptable and must stop immediately. Then I would really listen to him before determining how we can work together to prevent this in the future.
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